The weeks
seem to be flashing by at the moment – before we know it Santa will be slipping
down the chimney.
This could
be last Blog written on this version of the Mashing Machine which despite a
couple of software conflicts has been the most consistent machines I’ve ever
had, in fact as far as the hardware is concerned I’ve never had a problem.
So well done
to Zoomstorm, who have retained my custom for the new machine.
There will
of course be a slowdown in services while I work out how to use the new machine
and transfer all the required data and programs; a joy that I look forward to.
I have been
well pleased by the response and the number of people who have taken the
trouble to read the Child Exploitation Blog.
Thank you for your comments. As a
response to requests I have uploaded an information leaflet and a guide
published by South Yorkshire Police listing the indicators of Child Sex
Exploitation. I hope you will find them
useful. You can find them HERE
For those who have not yet read the Child Sex Exploitation Special Blog
you can find it HERE
While
talking about Training – the British Council funded Active Citizenship Course
still has vacancies. It takes up a few
chunks of time during the last week of the month and first week of December,
but I can assure you it is well worth making the effort to learn new methods of
engagement with Communities and Network.
Email VAR HERE for more
details
Unfortunately
we had to cancel the Dirty Dylan Show.
Making the third cancelled show in two months. This time though it was down to poor ticket
sales – and when I say poor I mean poor.
Such a pity as I was looking forward to a bit of Dylan, but clearly Bob
is no longer the flavour of the Month, even amongst our demographic mid-forties
audience. Whoops, Mick will kill me. The real reason for cancelling is that Bob
could not get a flight……………………
This comes
after two packed houses for Live Wire and Lovehunter. I’ve got to say I was really pleased with
both audiences and at last we are seeing some younger faces coming through the
door.
While on Trades business, Mick and I would
like to make it clear that we have nothing to do with the free concerts being
put on for Friday Evenings. These are being promoted by the Venue.
Please note
that our ticket HOTLINE has
changed. If you want to reserve tickets
for any of great shows coming up for Christmas call 07780373212. While
there may not be an answer every time the line does have an answer phone
facility. And for you internet savvy folks, you will be
pleased to know that you can go direct for Tickets to WeGotTickets by selecting
the Show you want on our Box Office page HERE
We apologise for telephone difficulties that you may have experienced over the
past three weeks, this was due to the Trades being incapable of timing a
telephone supplier switch – you really can’t believe it can you?
Live At The Trades has a quite couple
of weeks before we come at it “loud” with a “sick” line up of concerts and
Party music to take you up to Christmas.
It’s a perfect antidote to all that Christmas shopping you will be
doing. We kick off with the mini Punk
Festival headlined by the one and only UK Subs on the 29th September
tickets are selling fast for this so get in quick.
As a total
irrelevance, I’m currently in a state of high excitement as my birth Town team,
and the one I supported from the age of eleven Gosport Borough play in the first round proper of the FA Cup for
the very first time in their history.
This will mean nothing to most, but in my day we were lucky to get
through to the 2nd Preliminary Round, and once I can remember
getting to the 2nd Qualifying Round and that was marked down as a
success. So tomorrow we take on
Colchester from League One at Privett Park, that well known bastion of
non-league football. Squeaky bum time,
listen in on Sunday.
A mention
for the ladies that I refer to reverently as the Guillotine Squad. The
crochet girls from Something Special in the Old Town Hall complex have been
very busy turning out crocheted poppies with all proceeds going to the British
Legion Appeal. Their efforts have been
remarkable, crocheting into the early hours of the morning, with eye lids
dropping to keep up with demand. Over
£350 has so far been raised on a £1 minimum donation basis. I really do congratulate the ladies, sterling
work. It’s Christmas stars next. We should plug the Crochet Workshop which
now encompasses two rooms at the Shop.
£2 for chat, tea/coffee and sometimes cakes – bring your own hook.
A big week
for Rotherham coming up. Thursday 13th
see’s two major events. During the day
the new Tesco opens it’s doors for the first time to the public. That will be fun. At tea time though the Community comes
together for the big Christmas lights switch on in All Saint’s Square with G
list celebrities of plenty to entertain you.
It marks the start of a magnificent run of events in Town running up to
Christmas on Saturdays.
To encourage
you to come to Rotherham and buy LOCAL
which I know you do, the Council has made all
parking in the Town FREE. I’d like
to say that the Council is going to give away £10 local shopping vouchers, but
they aren’t. However, they have
published a fantastic local shop brochure with hundreds of bargains to tempt
you.
We owe the
local businesses of Rotherham big time following the disruption to their
Trading caused by various demonstrations since September. Even today the EDL are marching in the Town,
but this time the Police have made certain that the march will avoid the Town
Centre. Interestingly the EDL’s target
of the day is the Police, so that’s OK, oh and they want to shout some slogans
at what will be an empty Riverside House.
Once again
the Love Comes First team will be holding an event at The Imperial Building
starting at 5:00pm, with some top talent.
Looking out of my window it promises to be damp and cold.
So coming up this week.
On Tuesday
11th the senior bard of Rotherham Roy
Blackman will be launching his second CD.
I’m told it’s all new material.
The event starts at 7:30pm sharp at The Bridge with lots of special
guests and old friends all appearing. It
will be a great night of Folk music and poetry. And it’s
FREE
It’s ROAR Talk week, with sculptor Rebecca
Moss guesting. The event starts at
4:30pm sharp at the ROAR Art Space on Westgate. This
series of talks from artists has been really interesting, and in my opinion
well worth taking the time out if you can.
But before
that on Wednesday ArtNav is Meeting
at Riverside House kicking off at 1:30pm.
This is an important meeting for Arts Groups in Rotherham as we will be amending
the brief for the Consultants that were appointed in October Culture
Partners. I really would urge
practioners and administrators to make the time for this meeting. If you have not received an Email invite
simply send an Email to the co-ordinator Sharon Gill HERE
Besides all
the festivities in Town, Thursday has the monthly Meeting of the Pitmen Poets in Mexborough at the Concertina
Club. Well worth popping along for a
pint
Friday has
the Fund Raiser for “The Victims” at
Titans Rugby Club. Tickets and
entry is £10 for this event that has three top bands from Sheffield
appearing. The cause is important, so I’d
urge you all to get there if you can.
However, I am disappointed to see that we don’t have a Band from
Rotherham on the Bill! Or at least a
Band that is from Rotherham but say they are from Sheffield. I know several local Bands are disappointed
that they were not approached. Perhaps
the Rotherham scene can put their own event together early into the New Year, I’ll
get Mick working on it. HO ho.
On Saturday the
ladies of the burlesque will be performing as the Night Train pulls into the Trades.
Tickets for this event tend to sell out, so get yourselves to Mezmerize
or follow the details link on the RAE listings page to book your seat on the
train. There are NO TICKETS at the Trades or via RAE who no longer
collaborate with the event.
Music lovers
will find Crimson Moon at The Cutlers.
The full
listings can be found HERE
So that ends
the week nicely.
Whatever
you are doing this week, have great fun, support your local music and artist
scene + local shops, and KEEP IT LIVE
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