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11. Memorial race will have a special guest
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 28 June 2008A SPECIAL guest will be supporting the runners taking part in a memorial race in memory of former Rochdale teacher John Metcalfe – his grandson Jonty.
12. A BIT ABOUT... Barley Scotch
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008The first thing I do when I wake up is…make a big cup of tea and have a cigarette, the combined consumption of which relaxes the muscles in the bottom and thus induces a good full evacuation of the bowels. Without a full evacuation of the bowels every morning, life just ain’t worth living
13. MUSIC: Beck, Manchester Apollo, Wednesday, July 2
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008With movie superhero mania reaching fever pitch, now might be a good time to remind ourselves of a real-life saviour who’s been roving the musical galaxy for a good decade.
14. DANCE: DV8, The Lowry, Friday and Saturday
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008A POETIC exploration of hard-hitting issues will be tackled by award-winning physical theatre troupe DV8 at The Lowry on Friday.
15. CULTURE: Hallé Taj Festival, Bridgewater Hall, Sat
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008THE Bridgewater Hall will be transformed in truly spectacular fashion when it hosts a special celebration of South Asian culture.
16. FAMILY: Horrible Histories The Lowry, from Tues
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008THE stage show that makes history fun for kids turns its attention to the Tudors and Victorians at The Lowry next week.
17. CABARET: The Ladyboys of Bangkok, Sabai Pavilion, Sackville Street, central Manchester, until July 26
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008THE fabulous Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in town! The world-famous ‘showgirls’ return with more
18. All the park’s a stage
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008WATCH out in Lyme Park this summer for a 25- foot shark and Pinocchio with a nose that really does grow!
19. MUSIC: Mick Hucknall, Manchester Apollo, Thursday
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008Splitting up a successful band to start a solo career might be considered a risky thing to do. But in the case of Mick Hucknall, it’s not as though he’s any stranger to criticism.
20. Curving out a career
Rochdale Observer, Wednesday 25 June 2008When quizzed about her bold, brassy image, Dolly Parton is renowned for delivering one swift response to journalists.