Each month the Gregson holds a variety of special events for everyone, as well as running the regular, weekly events. Although this site is regularly updated, all events are subject to industrial action by National Union of Gremlins, Acts of God, Global Warming, the Hole in the Hall Roof etc so best ring to check first, and we’ll give you the latest news, if we know... 01524 849959.

** Special Events - August 2010**

Friday 13th
Kingston Press Cider promotion Night – In the bar from 8pm. Free tastings, free pints,prizes and free raffle to win an Apple ipod Shuffle on the night! (See Posters at Gregson for t & c).

Saturday 21st
Cassard – European folk duo plus Eurodance and session see posters for details

Wednesday 25th
Concert – Martin Harley "Blues Gone Green Tour" Acclaimed singer/ musician 25 gigs,1200 miles,31 days ON A BICYCLE! Sustrans "join the movement" tickets £6/£5 www.bluesgonegreen.com. 8pm.

 

** Special Events - September 2010**

Friday 10th
International Suicide Prevention Day – 12 noon – 5.30 Free w/shops, based on personal experience of self-harm and suicide. 7.30 – close. Fund-raising cabaret for Self Harm Art of Recovery Project. Live bands, poetry and open-mic. Spots available. See notice board for details.

Friday 17th
Real Music 79 – Request Night! 60s-90s Disco, and don’t forget – 8.30 to 9 is Jive Time. 8pm, £3 / £1 http://gregsonrealmusic.blogspot.com/ or email gregsonrealmusic@yahoo.co.uk

Tuesday 21st
Transition Cafe: How Bad Are Bananas? – [download flyer]. Mike Berners-Lee is an expert in greenhouse gas footprinting and organisation development and author of How Bad Are Bananas?: The carbon footprint of everything which was published earlier this year and very well-reviewed. Join Mike at a Transition Cafe to chat about his new book and the facts we need, to make carbon-savvy purchases and lifestyle decisions. Put things in perspective and discover the footprint of big things (such as volcanic eruptions, the Iraq war and bushfires) as well as the little things in life (sending a letter, a pint of beer). You may be surprised: for example, plastic bags have the smallest carbon footprint of all the items listed, while a block of cheese can be bad news for the environment.

From 6.15pm. Speaker 7.15pm. Free (donations invited). Food and drink available. Wheelchair access at side entrance. One of a series of Transition Cafes sponsored by Transition City Lancaster. More info
www.transitioncitylancaster.org and www.sw-consulting.co.uk/07SmallWorldPeople.html

Thursday 23rd
TCL - film – Transition City Lancaster. First in a series of films addressing peak oil and climate change (see posters for details). In the cinema upstairs.

Saturday 25th
Folk Session – Lancaster’s traditional music community forgather in Ye Olde Gregson Tavern to bang out some very very old favourites. Starts around midday.

Sunday 26th
Folk Session – See above.

 

** Special Events - October 2010**

Thursday 7th
TCL - film – Transition City Lancaster continue their series of films (as above).

Saturday 9th
Lancaster Music Festival – Gregson Blues Day - Live local bands all afternoon with “Slack Alice” headlining the evening concert.

Sunday 10th
‘Frankenstein Sings’ – Lancaster Music Festival - Millennium Choir presents the world premiere, Frankenstein Sings! An all-singing interpretation of James Whale’s classic film. Also featuring guests the Baines Ukelele Orchestra. 8pm £6.50 / £3.50.

Tuesday 12th
TCL - discussion – Transition City Lancaster Café. Come along and be part of the discussion. 6pm.

Wednesday13th
Theatre ‘Unknown Land’ – Actor David Frederickson and folksinger / concertina player Keith Kendrick collaborate on Caroline Small’s latest play. See poster for details, 7.30pm. Tickets £9/£7.

Thursday 14th
TCL - film – Transition City Lancaster continue their series of films (as above).

Saturday 16th
Dancing Divas – Women Only Disco. 8.30pm-midnight, £3.50.

Sunday 17th
John Etheridge – Enjoy an uplifting evening of jazz, blues, folk, African grooves and much more - from two outstanding guitarists!

JOHN ETHERIDGE is one of the world’s most respected guitarists and his music spans a myriad of styles and influences. He was the guitarist for the celebrated jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli and he has also performed with Soft Machine, Pat Metheny, Andy Summers, Dizzy Gillespie, Nigel Kennedy and is currently in a duo with the eminent classical guitarist John Williams. This is a rare opportunity to see John performing a solo concert, which features tracks from his highly acclaimed new album ‘I didn’t know’.
John’s special guest on this tour is KIT HOLMES - a singer/songwriter and rising guitar star. Her music fuses a broad range of influences from pop to folk, blues and soul. Kit’s latest album ‘Catch The Echo’, which features the legendary double bass player Danny Thompson, was given a 5 Star Review by Maverick. Kit’s music has been played on both the Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw Show and she was recently asked to give a master-class at Paul McCartney’s LIPA.

‘’Full of warmth… an absolute delight” The Observer
“I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge.” Sting – The Guardian

John plays four guitars, Kit plays three, so come along and hear all seven at this concert! Doors 7pm, Concert 7.30pm. Tickets: £12/£10. Box Office: 01524 849959. www.johnetheridge.com and www.kitholmes.co.uk

Thursday 21th
TCL - film – Transition City Lancaster continue their series of films (as above).

Friday 22th
Real Music 80 – feat 60s-90s Disco, and don’t forget – 8.30 to 9 is Jive Time. 8pm, £3 / £1 http://gregsonrealmusic.blogspot.com/

Friday 22th
Trio Gitan – The Contraband Gypsy Swing Trio presents a tribute to the music of the late, great Stephane Grappelli and Django Rheinhardt. This sizzling combo includes a choice of Hot Club Classics and Jazz standards, with and without vocals. Exotic Violin from Andy Lawrenson, blistering acoustic guitar work from our newest member Jack Burge, underpinned by accomplished and tasteful Double Bass lines from Rob Steels. Musicians please note – there will be a session for players after the concert.
From frenetic full on swing jazz to atmospheric and soulful Tangos and Gypsy tunes, this is Exciting, Exotic and Dynamic stuff at it’s best! Upstairs in the Olive bar, 8pm, Tickets £6. www.contrabandmusic.net/triogitan.cfm

Sunday - Friday 24-29th
Children’s Film Festival – See brochures and flyers for events here and at Dukes Cinema.

Thursday 28th
TCL - film – Transition City Lancaster continue their series of films (as above).

Friday 29th
Live Music – DJs Nick Duffy and Barney Whiteside present, with live band MojoSoul. 8.30, £4/£3.

Saturday 30th
Halloween – See posters for details of ghostly goings on for all ages

 

** Regular Events **

Mondays
Tai Chi – Chuan beginners class 5-6.30pm. Internal Martial Art for health,fitness and self defense. Certified Instructor Paul 07708 896334 (Private tuition by arrangement)
Millennium Choir – Rehearsals 7pm. See www.lancsmillchoir.org.uk for further details and info.
Learn to Bellydance! – Foundation Class: 7:00 - 8:00pm. Cost: £4.75 / class ‘pay as you go’ or £25.65 for a 6 week card. Improver Class: 8:15 - 9:30pm. Cost: £5.95 / class ‘pay as you go’ or £32.10 for a 6 week card. For more information contact Desna on 07966 504931, desna@desna-dances.co.uk, www.desna-dances.co.uk.

Tuesdays
Tai Chi – Suitable for all levels 10.15 am. Call Paul on 07708 896334.
Jo Jingles – Fun from music. 1-3 year olds 9.30am, & 3-5 year olds 10.30am. Call Chris Court to book a place 859965.
Piccolo Amabile Choir – for 4-8 yr old girls starts 14 September 4.15-5.15pm. Cost per session: £4.00 (40 mins) 4–6 yrs. Cost per session: £5.50 (60 mins) 6–8 yrs. Piccolo Amabile Musical Director Melody Rowe. Tel: 01524 781920 or email: melody.rowe369@btinternet.com
Dot Crotchet & the Raging Harmonies – Singing group open to all women who want to open their lungs £2, 7.15pm.
Irish Folk – Music session in the bar from around 8ish.
Lancaster Amnesty International – Meet every 3rd Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Lancaster Eurodance – Traditional dance and music, French, Kletzmer, Balkan and more. First Tuesday of the month, 8pm £2 per session. Contact jess.abrahams@googlemail.com or call 01524 383940.

Wednesdays
Martial Arts – Principles and application, 6pm. Call Paul on 07708 896334.
Gladly Solemn Sound reheasals – Victorian West Gallery Music. Contact via website www.gladlysolemn.co.uk, 7.30pm.

Thursdays
Tai Chi – Suitable for all levels 10.15am. Call Paul on 07708 896334.
WEA Folk course - Teaching acoustic playing in the folk tradtion for intermediate level players. Call Sian 0780 3955658.
Hot Salsa – Beginners 7pm, Advanced 8.30. Contact Janik on 07973 502292, janikw@yahoo.com.
Folk Session – Upstairs in the Olive Bar, 8.30ish.

Fridays
Mini Movers – Musical movement for parents and toddlers, 10.30 and 11.15. Phone Firbank Children’s Centre on 845319.
Sling Meet – Meet parents who carry their babies in slings. 11am, first Friday of the month. Call Joanne 07929 721278.

Sundays
Martial Arts – Principles and application, 4.30. Call Paul on 07708 896334.
WAGS – Women at the Gregson. Group who meet 2nd Sunday of the month for conversation, drinks and laughter. 8pm.
Open Mic Night – Last Sunday of the month, 8pm go to www.myspace.com/gregsonopenmic.
Cuban Salsa Classes – 7.30pm-11pm Beginners and Advanced classes and Social Dancing.
Contact Pauline 0770 4992914 for further details or see poster.