Jez Jones

£10 entry on the door...you will receive a wristband PLUS a complimentary raffle ticket ALL PROFITS DONATED TO CHARITY

The ;team' are busily doing the usual 'behind the scenes' organising for this years CO72/CO23...and have requested we put a shout out to people for any raffle prizes. Each year to supplement the funding for the charity donations from admission fees ...we run a raffle...and over the years there have been some fantastic raffle donations from you .......and for this we THANK YOU ALL for your generosity So if you think you may be able to donate a prize for the raffle PLEASE bring it along on the day many thanks again

For many this annual fundraising event...has become an institution....a chance to rekindle old friendships and make new ones..... to the 'backdrop' of some of the best sounds laid down on vinyl A quick 'heads up' to the Cricket Club . who do a sterling job ..hosting us....they make us ALL feel very welcome..... So CO72/CO23 .game on !!!! Feel free to share and lets raise some funds for the 3 charities MND University Hospital North Midland Charity British Heart Foundation

AS interest is building ....questions are arising about wristbands and ordering them prior to the event. NO just to confirm YES you can pay on the door. £10 entry on the door...you will receive a wristband PLUS a complimentary raffle ticket We really wanna make this as easy as possible...I see no sense in forcing people to buy wristbands beforehand and then be stuck with them if they cant attend......

I think this is worth a mention ALL the DJ's and those behind the scenes are donating their time and efforts for FREE Many are stopping over for the night in local hotels and B&B's along with a fair few patrons of the event who want to make a 'night' of it Such is the respect afforded to this event The venue have agreed to donate the venue for FREE and really get behind this event **ALL MONIES RAISED WILL BE DONATED TO THE CHARITIES** The charities are :- MND Assoc. British Heart Foundation UHNM charity.org We DO hope you can attend...its always a fun day and evening....your donations WILL go straight to the charities

1) A quick reminder for those kind people who are considering donating a prize for the raffle......a MASSIVE thank you --and if you hand it in on the door we will ensure it goes in with all the other prizes for the draw !! every little helps towards fundraising for our 3 charities this year MND University Hospital North Midland Charity British Heart Foundation 2) This is NOT just another Charity soul night.... .We DO emphasise the DAY/NIGHT aspect. of this long established annual event... get in EARLY if you can ... meet friends and acquaintances old and new..enjoy the separate bar and lounge area along with a fabulous alfresco space.. 3) with that in mind allow me to mention the car park onsite tends to fill up early, if you intend to get there later you may want to try in the first instance Once the venue car park is full..there is plenty of roadside parking outside the venue and surrounding roads and side roads Alternatively...there are 2 car parks approx 5 mins walk from the venue Antrobus Street, CW12 1HB West Street, CW12 1JR 4) travelling by car ? Easy access...under 20 mins from J17 and J18 M6....its a picturesque venue in a unique setting in South Cheshire

Ive been asked what is 'hybrid' about it... well let me explain..it really is a simple and exciting concept With the invaluable help from the East Midlands connection and the 'trusty' backing of the Follow The Music Not the Crowd gang we have managed to put together a package we think is unique and worthy of such a long standing and revered occasion Historically its been a long running fundraising event first established in 2008 at the Ryan Hall in Tunstall...... over the years ...raising well nigh on £35000 from its generous patrons More details to follow but make a 'placeholder' in your diaries for this new/improved format . A format to savour !!! *A hybrid of those sounds of 'today' delivered with aplomb from the firmly established FTMNTC team and guests.. widely acknowledged as delivering challenging and adventurous playlists whilst also attracting some of the most forward thinking and adventurous DJ's around..... *Mixed in expertly with those fabulous sounds from that bygone era as classmates of 72 we all adored--- all played by a group of chaps who were actually there and have that recall of those sounds from back in the day So a 10hrs mix of the past and present...packaged in a long established charity fundraiser something to look forward to !!!

Right its just a few weeks to go ....best get the game face on !! Firstly I just want to put into context the whole CO72/CO23 event/happening This really isn't just ANY 'reunion' event This isn't is a reunion/anniversary type event.. where the money goes into the bulging pockets of the promoters as they greet you with a beaming smile at the door.(.Turkey teeth and all 🙂 (so don't be confused ) YEAH you know the ones ******** ALL PROFITS GO TO CHARITY **************** Everyone involved in this event is offering their valuable services for free....to maximise the charitable contributions CO72 itself has been in existence for many years...quietly going about its business of donating to charities and having a 'whale' of a time in the process !! The ORIGINAL and best annual 'era' event raising nearly £35,000 for charity since 2008 Your £10 entrance goes to charity guaranteed !!!! Be safe and secure in the thought...your generosity will be making a difference !! we wont have your pants down !!!!

..It was a real joy as an enthusiast to hear such a range of music , constantly oozing quality..never dipping below a high bar that is set... I had warned prospective attendees , dont be late , we dont do warm up spots....and so it was...Deans first record (one of Otis Leavills on Dakar) at 7.02pm was in my very humble opinion gonna stand up well with anything else played during the whole night A vibrant club house welcomed us all and it was a real good vibe down at the Cricket Club on Saturday night Next up down there for us in October is the hybrid CO23/CO72 annual fundraiser for charity....now in its 15th year and boasting a fabulous total of near on £35k in charity donations since its inception ..with a new and improved format to stimulate music variety ...not to be missed...always a great social day out Then Mark Dobson another local lad is making a welcome return to our decks in November 🙂

Again a final quick reminder...we have a dedicated sales space where enthusiasts can bring records for sale or peruse any record sales available..its great for enthusiasts to congregate !!

Upcoming 'menu' for the evening's musical excursion 7pm till 12.30am NB The resident collector/dj's will be providing support throughout the evening...giving a FULL five and half hrs !!! of non stop musical fayre Featured appearances from Dean Broadhurst..7:00 - 7:45 James Elliott .....9:30 - 10:30 Tim Ashibende..10:30 -11:30 Tell your chums..its looking good to go !!

IT'S A FIRST !!! ...that Dean ,Tim. James and have DJ'd together for us at FTMNTC....'local boys come good' is certainly a great description !! there is more than a sniff of curiosity as we 'smash' through the 2000 views barrier on here !! The 'chaps' I'm sure will bring a fresh and dynamic selection of music for us......as they share their tastes ''Music is the stake in the ground — ‘this is who I am' and this is 'what I like'' There's an 'air of excitement' as we near our end of summer event here at Congleton Cricket Club. Exceptional late Summer weather has enabled the grounds to be a a full and lush shade of green... You will notice a more than just a tenuous link as we prepare for Saturdays musical experience,,whereby we can look forward to an evening appealing to the senses with the lush sounds of our beloved music Try and get their early...we start at 7pm.....No really ...Dean will be up and running at 7pm.......we dont do warm up slots here I'm afraid...............

Again had one or two asking....and its a valid point YES the bar accepts BOTH cash and card payments for your convenience This is important because some venues I've heard of either accept cash only or card only.... Congleton Cricket Club accept both !!!!

Just a reminder..had enquiries over record sales...absolutely we encourage them...feel free...we do have a 'sales corner' when needed

Just throwing these into the mix as suggestions for an overnight stop if you so wish All these are within a mile or so of the Cricket Club venue..with the Lion and Swan and Lamb Inn just a 5 minute walk there are others that I will seek out nearer the time https://www.reubensbarandbbq.com/ https://www.robinsonsbrewery.com/pubs/egerton-arms-astbury/ https://thelambinncongleton.co.uk/ https://lionandswan.co.uk/ https://www.visitcheshire.com/.../the-queens-head-hotel... Alexandracourthotel.com/

Not your regular names 'trotted out' every week at the local pub/club ...But and yes a But with a capitol B ...these lads are masters of the craft ...the craft of unearthing :- long since forgotten... maybe never remembered... .personal faves that will delight us all...... but for sure....they will give us a musical journey to savour Some of North Staffs finest .. mixing and matching an altogether smorgasbord of tunes.... If you're an enthusiast ..try not to miss this ...!!!

Not really a place to go to worship DJ's Not really a place to go to worship large car parks Not really a place to go to worship cheap ale Not really a place to go to worship cavernous ballrooms Not really a place to go to worship past glories from half a century ago Not really a place to go to be with masses and masses of people It is a place to go to enjoy/enthuse the music It is a place to go to to be with others who enjoy/enthuse about the music In short ...IT IS A PLACE TO GO WHERE THE GROWN UPS GO !!!

Musically no restrictions as per norm and expect the 'usual suspects' to be playing the sounds and on this occasion ....along with THREE yes THREE !!! guest record selectors to really mix up the offering We intend this to be very social...and our regulars will tell you .. we don't take ourselves very seriously..but we DO enjoy the music. If you're looking for a nostalgia event where you can be transported back to the halycon days of the Wheel, Torch, Wigan, Mecca etc... then this aint for you......besides they tell me the toilets are too clean nowadays......!!!! SPREAD THE WORD !! ...we going where the 'grown ups' go !!

A real bonus this month as we have NOW added local collector/enthusiast Dean Broadhurst.....bringing an extra diversity of thought and taste to the proceedings..... It'll be another 'musical journey' to savour thats for sure These dj/collectors will give you a real deal enthusiasts session ...PROPER