Former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has announced a 22-date UK tour that includes appearances at several North West Venues; Warrington Parr Hall (Oct 6), Preston Guildhall (Oct 13), and Liverpool University (Oct 26). Appearances in Manchester are expected to be confirmed shortly.
Eurocultured, a free festival showcasing over 200 European artists, will take place over the May bank holiday weekend (27 & 28) in Manchester. Organised by Spearfish, the event is now in its fourth year and will be held on New Wakefield Street (off Oxford Road) in the city centre.
Manchester City have fired manager Stuart Pearce after a disastrous 2006-07 season in which the club only managed to score 10 goals at home. City chairman John Wardle made the decision just 24 hours after their 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Over at Wigan Athletic, boss Paul Jewell has resigned for personal health reasons after leading the club to Premiership safety. Cynics are linking him to the Manchester City vacancy but Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has stated that Jewell gave him assurances he had not been approached by any other club.
In other news, Newcastle United has just confirmed that they have recruited former Bolton Wanderers boss Sam Allardyce as manager. Allardyce quit the Lancashire club at the end of April after 8 successful years.
Visit North West spent at day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach last week. Check out our video of the Bling ride.
Visit North West spent Friday night at Dimitri’s restaurant in Manchester. Check out the video here.
Budget carrier Ryanair has announced that it will end its twice daily flights between Blackpool International Airport and London Stansted effective June 3 2007.
From May 17 to 20 Southport will be holding it’s first ever Food and Drink Festival. Events include chef demonstrations in a specially constructed marquee at the Arts Centre, a farmer’s market, an international market on Lord Street and Chapel Street, and a beer festival at Barons Bar in the Scarisbrick Hotel.
Don’t miss this month’s comedy treat at the Albert Halls, Bolton (May 18, 7.30pm) - the venue that has featured comedy greats such as Peter Kay and Johnny Vegas.
Stand Up Bolton is dedicated to showcasing the best new talent from the northern, national and international comedy circuit. There’s always a cracking line up and a first rate compere providing the best comedy night out in Bolton!
This month, laugh your head off as MC Jonathan Mayor presents Die Clatterschenfietermaus, (Europe’s worst pop band who have to be seen to be believed) congenial Irish comic, Kevin Hayes and Revolution breakfast host, Steve Shanyaski.
Cost: £10/£6 (concessions)
Tel: 01204 334400
Eccleston’s C’est Tous Theatre Company will be touring some of the North West’s most exquisite locations this summer with their production of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew. Venues and dates are:
Saturday 23rd June Kingswood Scarisbrick Hall Southport
Friday 29th June Kendal Castle
Saturday 30th June Kendal Castle
Saturday 7th July Haighton Manor, Preston
Saturday 14th July Carlisle Castle
Sunday 15th July Pennington Park, Wigan
Friday 20th July Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Saturday 21st July Chester Amphitheatre
Saturday 28th July Chester Amphitheatre
Friday 10th August Brougham Hall, Penrith
All performances start at 7pm. Don’t forget to bring a picnic! For booking/info please call 01257 453956.
Back by popular demand, All Star Wrestling is to make a sensational return to The Albert Halls, Bolton for one night only on Thursday, May 31 at 7.30pm.
Today’s top stars from home and abroad will be bidding to be the last Rumble survivor, with the international challenge headed up by globetrotting American tag twosome, ‘Heartbreak Express’.
The colourful Florida-based pairing of 230lb ‘Superstar’ Sean Davis and his 320lb partner ‘Fabulous’ Phil Davis will face a UK squad headed by all-action official British heavyweight champion, James Mason.
Larger-than-life south coast sensation, the fearless Flatliner, will be bringing his unique approach to the proceedings along with ‘Irish Curse’ Sheamus O’Shaunessy and, equally unruly, the battling ‘Barbarian’ Karl Kramer.
Lighter, but just as determined, are tag title holders Potteries powerhouse Robbie Dynamite and partner ‘Chippendale’ Mikey Whiplash and, sure of a warm welcome, will be the ‘UK Dream Team’ consisting of tag partners ‘Xtreme’ Dean Allmark, who was voted ‘Wrestler of the Year’ for 2006, and high-flying fans’ favourite Kid Cool.
The All Star Wrestling team’s last meeting at the end of February sold out well in advance so book early if you don’t want to miss your chance to experience the buzz of big time wrestling action!
Advance bookings, including a special £30 family offer covering two adults and two children under 16, can now be made at The Albert Halls or by calling 01204 334400.