Transition Town Louth
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A local book launch for THE SISTERHOOD by Anthony Weedon will take place in North Somercotes Church Hall on Thursday, 26 November at 7.30 pm when the author will be present to sign copies of all the copies purchased. The local Air Ambulance will stand to benefit from this occasion. Gary Woods, the well known photographer, will be there to open proceedings and cider will be provided by local cider producer Guy Williams.
THE SISTERHOOD is a fictional account, based on factual observations of life in a small English village, of what it would be like if women were realistically in charge of all the important aspects of life. With never a dull moment the reader is drawn along from one intriguing escapade to another as a determined set of ladies make their presence felt in a series of attention holding, often steamy, scenarios ably assisted by the desirable Roy, the man chosen to become their number one male mascot.
THE SISTERHOOD is Anthony Weedon’s second published novel following on from his successful first novel, ARTICHOKES WITH ALICE, which is due to be published in a second edition early in 2010. THE SISTERHOOD is available from all leading booksellers in the USA, Canada, the UK and Ireland and may also be purchased from TESCO and online from AMAZON.
Anthony has won several poetry prizes, including the Crabbe Memorial Prize, and some of his poems have appeared in magazines including COUNTRY LIFE. His poem PREFERENCES is due to be published at the end of this year by Forward Press in an anthology of poems by poets of the British Isles.
A new and exciting arts project for the community.
Our aim is to celebrate the arts projects we already have in the town and introduce new, exciting
ones.
All input and feedback is greatly appreciated.
To become involved or for more information please contact Kat Bishop on 07534934260, or email us at - louthmultiartsproject@hotmail.co.uk
The first Multiarts Project open mic night was on 24th April at the Woodman pub, Louth and was a complete success! Thankyou to everybody who came, played, raised money and had fun. We raised a whopping £142 which has been divided equally between the project and the Women's Aid Refuge in Grimsby (Women's aid 24hr contact 01472575757.)
Following the success of the night and after talking to the wonderful Woodman landlady, the open mic night has been booked in to become a monthly event! It will take place every 1st Friday of the month, starting Friday 5th June. We will continue to charge £2 for performers and £3 for non performers, and the money will continue to be divided equally between the project and the Women's Aid Refuge in Grimsby. Doors open at 8pm and absolutely everyone is welcome to come and perform, raise money and enjoy some live entertainment. For further information please contact Kat.
An idea has started to take shape for a 12 week trial of the Arts Project to accompany the open mic nights. Ideas for the 12 weeks include:
This plan is still in the early stages and all suggestions and feedback are greatly appriciated, if you would like more information or would like to be involved in the 12 week Multiarts trial please contact Katherine Bishop (or Kat) on 07534934260, or email us at - louthmultiartsproject@hotmail.co.uk
Stig Vernon. June 2008. Cartoon for the report 'Eating up the Alternatives' by Corporate Watch (UK). The report details the capture of organic food, fair-trade food and even local food by big business.
Saturday 4th July
Riverside Silver Band
2 pm – 4pm
The Band is a highly popular local band (founded Louth 1935) with bandsmen ages ranged 11-86. They attend
fetes weddings funerals civic occasions and church services. Their director is Gloria Bannister who also
heads the Ludensian Ladies Choir A traditional collection will be made by the band.
The afternoon will feature American and other music to mark American Independence Day and celebrate the
election of Barack Obama A refreshment kiosk will be open for sales of hot and cold snacks tea coffee
chocolate cold drinks and ice cream. There will be cake and plant stalls.
Influential Factor at the Kings Head
Hotel, Mercer Row.
Formed in 2004 they are a popular band on the scooter rally scene playing 60's mod, 79 revival, new wave
punk & brit pop.
Dirty Dylan + Support at Riverhead Theatre
Dirty Dylan is an outstanding 5-piece tribute band from Leeds. They capture the sound and spirit of one of
the greatest songwriters and unique performers of all time, Bob Dylan.
Independence Day Party at New Orleans Jazz Club, Queen Street.
Sunday July 5th
Viva Latina Vocal music from South America. St James's Church 7.30pmOllie Austin and his All Star County Band
Riverhead Theatre 7.30 to 10pm
This special "Best Of Friends Tour" is the chance to see Ollie Austin "The Voice Of Country Music" as
you've never seen him before, standing up and playing acoustic guitar in front of a full five piece band.
This fantastic show has been packed with well over two hours of pure country music played at it's very
best. It's a complete show which makes for a great evening out and most of all real value for money. Enjoy
the theatre atmosphere, comfortable seating, stage lights, sit back and relax and enjoy the whole evening
of real country music.
Prog Rock Night
1970s Classic Rock at the Kings Head Hotel, Mercer Row
Monday 6th July
Louth Film Club presents Joe Strummer: the future is
unwritten. Playhouse Cinema, Cannon Street, 7.30pm
Directed by Julian Temple. UK/Ireland. 2007. 123 mins. Cert 15
The Clash front man has divided opinions, made enemies and left a controversial musical legacy, but has
never been considered dull. Strummer has been described as a man with many faces and this is a fittingly
conscientious and absorbing tribute to his complex, contradictory personality. The film gives equal time
to his life in other bands as well as the lost periods that peppered his career.
SNAK
Masons Arms 9pm Tickets: Off The Beaten Tracks
Punk Night 1970s fast, hard-edged music at the Kings Head, Mercer Row.
Tuesday 7th July
Chris The Hat Gardner with his JamPals at the Kings Head, Mercer Row.
Wednesday 8th July
An evening of classical music at Westgate House, Tickets: Off the Beaten Tracks.
Thursday 9th July
Vanilla Smooth perform classic jazz & blues covers in their unique style, at the Kings Head, Mercer Row.
Friday 10th July
Band from County Hell at Louth Town Hall 8pm Tickets: Off the Beaten Tracks.
The Band From County Hell are a six-piece Celtic rock band and have been described as one of the most
exciting and original Celtic folk bands on today's circuit.
Saturday 11th July
Bad Way and Lick the Dice Live in the car park of the Kings Head, Mercer row. Tickets only, from the venue.