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Going to be interesting reading when the dj past faves and current selections are posted, and a bit more insight, regards what to expect on the day, no fillers..just killers!, those sorts of tunes that you generally wouldn't hear played at traditional standard soul nights...but this is what Culcheth's mantra is, in line with what's on offer elsewhere in the calendar month..and there certainly are some good standard bearers out there, Ashton Uky being a consistant topic of conversation...our good friend, Mick Howard lends that venues brand to this occasion and many of the line up here, including our host, have entertained there too. It's also great to see a fully fit Sam back behind the decks, still as vibrant and enthusiastic as he's always been, with some A list sounds in tow to bend the connoissuers ears and get the dancefloor afficianados working up some sweat. We certainly hope and expect the continuing proliferation of views on here to transfer to an impressive attendance figure so, if you definitely like the look of this, clear down your calendar and accept no substitutes for an appearance here...you certainly won't regret it...and you will almost certainly remember it for years to come!

WHAT A STAGGERINGLY GOOD LINE-UP, and a big 👍👍👍 to our Baz for making this happen. C'mon now folks, pull yer fingers out!, supporting this epic event goes without saying. I can't imagine any reason for tunes to be repeated in ANY of the rooms, with the collections at the disposal of this set of djs? Play hasn't got underway and we're looking at one of the highlights of the year already!, this surely has to appeal to all points of the compass so, if there's a good many of you, of a mind to travel a good distance, then dkn't make it a rushed weekend...take the sensible precaution of checking out here, the list of hotels with accommodation available within a short radius.

One cannot mess about with serious subjects, such as pies Bob...particularly when there are descerning scholars of the crust like Mr. Cunliffe, a life long Leyther of note!🤣🤣🤣

Off piste so, apologies but.... I have quoted the wrong suppliers of pies. I asked the question and was rapidly informed, what was served on Friday night at Terry's 70th, actually came from T & T Sargeant of Leigh. Ive subsequently checked out the website and its 100% correct so, apologies for misleading information!😁 From Top Food to Top Tunes and a diverse and succulent menu on offer in 3 rooms...or is that 3 courses, including dessert?....certainly a feast and anticipating the forthcoming details regards line-ups and times....reserve yer tables now!....and yer spot on the dancefloor🎵💃🕺🎶

Just the best place to stay in town, accommodation comes with breakfast, room rates are extremely competitive for a grade ll listed 16th century hotel, frequented by royalty and celebrities, deffo worth a visit to town centre on its own, just to see this place. 10 mins from venue by car or even a 15 min walk. Other hotels in close vacinity are: Premier Inn, Riverside - Abbotts Mead, St julians friars - Holiday Inn Express, Emstrey - Travelodge, Bayston Hill & Travelodge, Battlefield. Check websites for full details.

Bob, he turned up around 9pm, they were fresh out the oven!, total pie heaven...no wonder Wigan is the pie capital...even Shirley was scoffin' the sausage rolls🤣 don't know why that Leyther Mr. Cunliffe wasn't there, he'd have soon had one in a barm!

First function of the year, and after a superb 24 new years eve ender, its back to the business of making this, the 17th year, every bit as good as years previous with the continued support of a loyal and appreciative crowd of regulars...and as always, plenty of first timers/newcomers, wanting to see the attraction of this unique venue...Shrewsbury's best kept secret!. As always, anyone travelling who may be looking forward to an overnight stay and a chance to enjoy what Shropshire's county town has to offer, there are plenty of recommended hotels, all within easy reach of the Masonic Hall. A great dancefloor, friendly faces and a warm welcome, spacious parkkng and competitive bar prices, await. Come and join us for a fantastic night out and an across the board music policy that assures you'll definitely hear something you like!😉👍🎵💃🕺🎶⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🤣🤣 maybe he just goes for the pies?😉 talking of pasties....we had Morris' of Chorley at Terry's 70th on friday. ALREADY on my shortlist for Pie/Pasty Of The Year 2025😋 yum yum! Hope you n Mo all good?, and a Happy New Year to you both from Shirley n me....see you Feb 1st?😉👍

100% correct Pete, you've been doing the original venue a lot longer than me, i remember attending Lowton on a couple of occasions in 2000/1, then not again until Richard and Ginger relaunched it. That lasted 7 years. I got involved helping Baz when he took over promoting it....same as we did the last 3 years of Prestwich..it was hard work but no regrets. Barry Maleedy is true blue, heart on the sleeve dedicated to soul and quality at that! hence, always intuitive line-ups of folk who he knows have great retrospective and uptodate collections as well...and not necessarily time served veteran djs..and he keeps a constant rota of guests, as in our brothers at Ashton. That's why " Same Ole " dosn't apply to Culcheth..it carries on Lowton's tradition: leading from the front.

This year sees the 8th anniversary of the closure of one of the North West's greatest ever venues, and one that hosted top quality soul nights for 21 years prior....one of the longest running in this part of the uk. Its main ballroom provided a spaceous and highly polished dancefloor, which was graced by thousands of enthusiastic dancers over those years. It goes without saying that, the country's leading djs and lot of unsung collectors, contributed in their own way, with a fantastic array of music, rarities, classic oldies, modern, rnb, latin boogaloo, Detroit.....right across the board....ever changing playlists and never ending queues at the front desk to be where the action really was....even the huge car park in the venues grounds, wasn't huge enough!, akin to car boots, people would have to park on the Civic's playing fields!. Lowton set a precedent for a soul night ( as opposed to a niter ) with 3 rooms ongoing though, it also hosted some legendary all niters as well. Culcheth Village Hall carries the mantle for this area of Lancs, being in close vacinity as it is, to the original site of Lowton Civic, it upholds its predecessors great tradition, and its musical ethic is in tempo with all that Lowton achieved over two decades. This all dayer, undoubtedly, will be a great celebration of that era, faces old and new gathering in a superb setting to reminisce and put the shoe leather to the test on February 1st...the Spirit lives on!

PLUS!....The music of The JAM, PURPLE HEARTS, CHORDS, LAMBRETTAS, SECRET AFFAIR amongst others, the new wave modernist sound of the late 70's / early 80's. Its already looking like an immense turnout for this event judging by ticket sales and, a little over 24 hours to go..a few still for sale so, if you fancy coming along check with the venue box office and reserve on the door for guaranteed entry!. The whole umbrella of musical genres to make it a night to remember...🛵🇬🇧

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JUSTa week away now and a few tickets left, if you fancy attending contact the venue box office for purchases...don't leave it late!, a very busy night is anticipated!!😉👍🇬🇧🛵🎵💃🕺🎶

For ticket details contact: info@theanstice.co.uk Or call: 01952 567230

Some pics of the venue and its ballroom, a staggeringly good dancefloor and one of the very best in the county. The venue has a well stocked bar, ground level cafeteria and provides cctv and onsite security. Free parking is to the rear off the building ( signposted )

ANYONE viewing and interested in attending this event, and possibly looking for a stopover...there are a selection of hotels nearby in Telford central, no more than 10 mins from the venue. These include: Mercure Telford & Ramada by Wyndham, both on Forge Gate Premier Inn, Euston Way ( by Telford Central Train Station ) Premier Inn & Travelodge ( both in Southwater centre ) The International Hotel & Holiday Inn ( off Stirchley Way ) Check the hotel websites for reservations and competitive rates.

Big UP to our Ken...behind the decks is deffo whats needed....c'mon folks, get out and support him and the other djs at this function...its completely free!

Nice looking room indeed!, a very good night in prospect!🎵💃🕺🎶😉👍

Slight alteration to start time for this Anniversary event, now beginnjng at 7:30. Anticipating a very busy night due to this being the function's 16th anniversary..always a great occasion, all our loyal regulars and many folk travelling from far and wide to experience the unique venue that sets it apart from others, plus an appealing and broad across the board playlist...a full dancefloor guaranteed ( no talc permitted - simply not needed, its that good! ) and a warm friendly atmosphere and crowd...nights out in Shropshire always provide satisfaction and this soul night undoubtedly provides that!. If you haven't been before,come and sample whats on offer, you will not be disappointed!😉👍🎵💃🕺🎶⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️