THIS WEEK
EVENTS
To
register for the Gregson monthly web-letter with details of events, special
offers etc.
<click here>
Main events in the next week or so are listed below.
Thursday 10th April - "Occupation 101"
award winning documentary exploring the root causes of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and shows daily life for Palestinians living
under military occupation. 7.30pm
www.occupation101.com/ donations welcome
Friday 10th April Oxjam – a fundraising night for Oxfam – assorted local
bands thrash away for charity. Details to follow
Saturday 11th April - Family Fun Day – sumo wrestling, batarat,
juggling, face-painting, raffle, tombola, asstd bands and DJ Fundraiser for
CancerCare
Events + activities
further on
- listings click here ...
open Mic Nites!
Every Monday at 9pm(ish). Occasional guests
and promotions. Take a look at
http://www.myspace.com/gregsonopenmic
> Gregson CINEMA Film Programme
A free film every Monday evening at 7.30pm in the fabulous new Gregson
Micro Cinema check out the film club website
http://www.spotlightroom.co.uk/
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NB: Events,
dates, times, prices etc above are partly dependant on the state of the
editors mind and should be regarded as approximate and not definitive.
SPORT
Gregson Cricket Club
Website here
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Gregson football team
Sunday league
team. More details & info contact
Andy Gibson here ... or checkout
their website
here... (they are apparently known as "The Green Peace Bastards"
because of their habit of not cheating, swearing at the ref. or indeed
behaving as other more typical local teams. They also keep wining.
REGULAR WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
If interested in these groups please contact us
for more information and details ...
MONDAY
The Gregson Parent/Toddler Group. Fun, friendly and informal.
10.30am, £1.00
Jo Jingles means music and movement for the younger set. 1pm. Contact
Chris 01524 859965
Yoga for health & fitness—6.00pm. Contact Sonya 07986 180632
Senior citizens Bingo night. Come and join in the fun. 7pm
Millennium Choir practise—all singing, no dancing. 7pm
TUESDAY
Tai Chi—martial arts for the not so martial. 10.30 am. Contact Paul
07708 896334
Jo Jingles means music and movement for the younger set. 10am. Contact
Chris 01524 859965
WEDNESDAY
Karate—martial arts training.6pm, Contact Paul 07708 896334
THURSDAY
Karate—martial arts training.10.30am, Contact Paul 07708 896334
Salsa—Hot salsa classes Beginners 7pm. advanced, 8.15pm
Contact Janik 07973 502292
The War Den Roleplaying Club—D&D to Star Wars. 7pm
SUNDAY
Karate—martial arts training.4.30pm, Contact Paul 07708 896334
The War Den Wargaming Club—a tabletop tournament in plastic. 7pm
Salsa lessons with Amanda and John from Salsa Silhouette -
Beginners/Improvers 7.30, Intermediate 8.30, Social dancing 9.15 to 11.
Telephone 01768863853 /
info@salsasilhouette.co.uk /
www.salsasilhouette.co.uk
Haikus thick and fast
<click here to learn more>
Haiku update
The Gregson Haiku page has been modified to
show the dates when the Haikus were submitted, to create a sort of Haiku
Blog. A fascinating and unusual record going back to 27/1/2000 when the
first haiku was submitted. Haiku page here
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LATEST NEWS
Mr wallpaper
So pretty your picture
but beware.
Air bubble 23/4/08
Haiku group
Gregson Opening Hours
The cafe is open from 11.30am
to 2.30pm for food and drink and then reopens at 4.30pm for business as usual.
OPEN ALL DAY Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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Open Mic Nites!. Mondays
Every Monday at 9pm(ish). Occasional guests ...
here's a great little vid of the opening open mic night...see it here
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5r_IWnukFNw
Gregson Cinema
(free to Gregson Members) Monday Night films in our fantastic micro-cinema
To be kept updated visit the 'Spotlight Room' website
http://www.spotlightroom.co.uk/
Gregson Bartlett Hall Restoration Fund
(August 07) Gregson 100 Club
Join today for just £5 per month. A chance to win up to £250 every month and
help the Gregson Bartlett Hall Restoration Fund, details
here...
Phones for us: (July07)
One of the simplest ways in which the Gregson Charity can
raise money is through converting old mobile phones to cash. Old phones in
whatever state can be worth from £3/£20 to us as a charity if we send them
in - they are then repaired and reused and so this process also fulfils a
recycling strategy aim.
More details here ...
It’s Official! Gregson Student Friendly
The Gregson is very pleased to announce that it has
gained 2nd place in the LUSU/SMSU/Chamber of Commerce sponsored ‘Student
Friendly Awards 2007’! This award especially noted the positive impact the
Gregson has made in the city over the last year, and follows our recent
gaining of Cask Marque status for our excellent beers. Coincidence?
GREGSON CAFE
At the Gregson, we’ve made it our
mission to provide the healthiest and best tasting food in Lancaster. The
latest cafe menus daytime, evening, childrens food and our exciting range of
buffet menus are on our website
here...
INTERNET CAFE
Free wireless-access broadband available all day everyday!
Gregson WIFI up and running - so if you wish to get to grips with the
infinite vibe and have a cuppa at the same time, you know the place to be.
ARTS
Local artists
If
you have details of any local artists or performers you know and love you
can place them on our local arts links page etc.
<click here>.
Latest link
... The Big Mojitio - submitted by Sam Dale, check
out -
The Big Mojito
COMMITTEE
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees details
here..
Featured this month ...
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The Gregson Centre provides a supportive, nurturing, non-discriminatory
environment for a thumping variety of arts, events, community activities &
groups.
This month's Art exhibition
 SwapShop
Weekly recycle
reuse facility for green minded people
COMMUNITY
Gregson Membership £15/£10
This is a reminder of
what Gregson Membership gives to you.
1. A chance to play a direct and/or
communicative role in your local community.
2. A means of directly supporting your local Arts and Community Centre (the
Gregson receives no funding from local or regional government and has to be
completely self supporting)
3. Discounts on food: 10%
off every meal at the Gregson adds up to a ridiculously good deal,
especially with new menus and chefs in the Greggy - you really should give
it a go if you haven't been for a while
4. Local Arts and Business links:
Good stuff here and lots more to follow as we develop our local links:
*** Discounted entry at the Dukes - worth a fortune to card carrying
Gregson members, you get 25% off (i think) every film or play which you go
to see.
*** Discounts at the Sun and Moon Tapas Bistro
THURSDAY FOLK BAR
The new upstairs bar (The Olive
Bar) at the Gregson is open on a regular basis to the general public. This
comfy and cute area is quite a different environment to the bars downstairs
and really worth a look if you've not already dropped in. You can order and
eat food from Gregson Cafe upstairs, and the Olive Bar is also the new home
for the Gregson Thursday Folk Session, all welcome. If you fancy a bit of
live folk music or just fancy a different atmosphere to the Latin Night
downstairs drop in and enjoy!
CASK MARK may 07
 GREGSON
AWARDED ‘CASK MARQUE’ STATUS
A lot of hard work by Gregson Bar Manager Tony Ashton has finally paid off
with the accreditation of the Gregson Centre with ‘Cask Marque’ status.
Cask Marque – The Award in Beer and Cellar Quality – works to improve the
quality of beer in pubs and bars throughout the UK, and their insistence on
a quality product served in its best condition is a guarantee of great beer.
The key is good cellar management, and the recent changes in the Gregson – a
new bar, new rooms and a dedicated cinema / seminar area – gave Tony the
opportunity to refit the Gregson beer cellar and bring it right up to the
toughest industry standards.
So look for the Cask Marque plaque outside the front door – it’s the sign
for a great pint!
Gregson
Playgroup
This playgroup meets every Monday,
from 10.30am until 12 noon; a contribution of a pound covers room hire plus a
drink and biscuit for both old and young alike. In many ways it is
similar to all the other such groups - mix a bunch of parents and
under-fives with a roomful of toys, and witness a chaos of extreme
emotions and variations in volume.
However, this being The Gregson, the group
is also different in a few ways
more ....
Local Businesses
If you're trying to find a local firm or business (one which has been
tried and recommended by a Gregson member) try using our 'Site Search'
button at the top of this column. Or go direct to our
<community business
links page - click here>
If there are any local businesses you know and love you can place them
on our local business links page and help others in need of a builder,
plumber etc. <click here>.
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