Once again on the Listen to Manchester website found a link to Levenshulme band Cohesion...
Monday, October 30
beatyourartout levfest review
Manchester music website Listen to Manchester has posted a review of Beat Your HeART Out's gig at the Pack Horse last Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 25
Two gigs tonight in Levenshulme
A busy midweek (Wednesday night) in Levenshulme.
Beat Your Heart Out present a night of music, animation, experimental and short films plus treats at the Pack Horse on Stockport Road as part of the Levenshulme Festival.
Acts on the bill include: Liz Green, Ste McCabe and Sophies Pigeons.
£2/ £3
Meanwhile at the Klondyke Snooker and Bowls Club 1 Burnage Range, off Albert Road Help Yourself Manchester presents Defiance, Ohio, Lake Me and The Great St Louis.
£5/ £4 All ages
Beat Your Heart Out present a night of music, animation, experimental and short films plus treats at the Pack Horse on Stockport Road as part of the Levenshulme Festival.
Acts on the bill include: Liz Green, Ste McCabe and Sophies Pigeons.
£2/ £3
Meanwhile at the Klondyke Snooker and Bowls Club 1 Burnage Range, off Albert Road Help Yourself Manchester presents Defiance, Ohio, Lake Me and The Great St Louis.
£5/ £4 All ages
The results are in...
Now hardly news but here are the results for the Gorton South by election which took place last week:
ADAMS, Derek George British National Party 185
GLOVER, Charles Leslie Liberal Democrat Focus Team 1,588
MOTTRAM, David William Green Party Candidate 151
REID, Julie The Labour Party Candidate 1,208
VALENTINE, Daniel Rossall The Conservative Party Candidate 90
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/elections/types/candidates%20gs.htm
ADAMS, Derek George British National Party 185
GLOVER, Charles Leslie Liberal Democrat Focus Team 1,588
MOTTRAM, David William Green Party Candidate 151
REID, Julie The Labour Party Candidate 1,208
VALENTINE, Daniel Rossall The Conservative Party Candidate 90
http://www.manchester.gov.uk/elections/types/candidates%20gs.htm
Thursday, October 12
Our first link?
Whilst Googling for information on the Levenshulme Festival I came across this blog, Mancubist, which links to Levenshulme Life.
Levenshulme Life is still very much a blog in progress (aren't they all?)...
Special credit to the author of Mancubist as they write:
I’m a big fan of the South Manchester suburb of Levenshulme. It’s home to several great second-hand shops and community radio station All FM, which has a few great alternative shows. If I could afford to buy a house, I’d probably buy one there.
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Levenshulme Life is still very much a blog in progress (aren't they all?)...
Special credit to the author of Mancubist as they write:
I’m a big fan of the South Manchester suburb of Levenshulme. It’s home to several great second-hand shops and community radio station All FM, which has a few great alternative shows. If I could afford to buy a house, I’d probably buy one there.
Read More
Monday, October 9
Jobs may go as Somerfield axed
Following up an earlier post re: the closure of Somerfield in Levenshulme I read the following taken from the North East Manchester Advertiser.
The article outlines the closure of Somerfield with the loss of 20 jobs and the impact on the local community.
The article outlines the closure of Somerfield with the loss of 20 jobs and the impact on the local community.
MORE than 20 jobs could be axed after Somerfield announced it was to close its Levenshulme branch - just three months after opening.
Supermarket bosses decided to close the branch because profit margins had plummeted as locals prefer to shop at discount stores.
A spokeswoman for Somerfield said the store would close on or before October 21.
Defiance, Ohio Klondyke Club 25th October
Wednesday 25th October
Defiance, Ohio! (USA, No Idea records)
Ruidosa Inmundicia (Chile/Austria)
Dragula (Manchester)
The Great St Louis (Bolton)
Lake Me (Newcastle)
at the Klondyke Snooker and Bowls Club, 1 Burnage Range (off Albert Road, Levenshulme).
7.30, £5/4, All Ages welcome. Email Ant
Landlord stands for BNP in target Manchester seat
The website Hope Not Hate/ Stop the BNP has run a story about Derek Adams:
A MANCHESTER pub landlord is to stand for the British National Party in a key area of the inner city.
A MANCHESTER pub landlord is to stand for the British National Party in a key area of the inner city.
Derrick Adams, who runs the Ace of Diamonds pub in Miles Platting will contest the Gorton South seat left vacant after the death of Lib/Dem Councillor and former Lord Mayor, James Ashley.
Gorton South Elections
There will be an election in Gorton South (which covers a large part, though not all, of Levenshulme) on Thursday 19th October.
Here is the list of candidates.
Here is the list of candidates.
Wednesday, October 4
The Chase
Whilst searching Levenshulme on YouTube I came across this video by Levenshulme band the Chase.
I saw the Chase at (I think) the now closed Palace Nightclub in a "Battle of the Bands" competition.
I don't know if the band won their heat or even the competition but looks like they are still going strong...
I saw the Chase at (I think) the now closed Palace Nightclub in a "Battle of the Bands" competition.
I don't know if the band won their heat or even the competition but looks like they are still going strong...
Time Out Manchester
As a side note what do people think of the new Time Out Manchester? Apparently it will launch in full early next year.
Whilst it seems a shame that a London based organisation is launching a listings magazine for the city of Manchester there is a gap left by the Guardian Media Group's closure of CITY LIFE magazine in December last year.
I notice that, in prepraration for Time Out's Manchester launch, the Manchester Evening News has rebranded its Friday evening entertainment supplement as CITY LIFE.
But is this a real substitute for a proper listings magazine for a city like Manchester?
That Cafe mention in Time Out Manchester
Levenshulme's That Cafe gets a mention in the preview issue of Time Out Manchester.
In the Food and Drink section the magazine highlights "30 great Manchester restaurants".
Under the "City classics" heading the magazine writes:
That Café
1031 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 2TB (432 4672/www.thatcafe.co.uk). Bus 192. Tue-Sat 6-10.30pm, Sun noon-2.30pm; £40.
The name undersells this south Manchester venture (this isn’t eggs, chips and beans territory), but who needs savvy branding when your food is as good as this? The menu changes weekly, and generally features assured dishes such as venison carpaccio and home-reared pork chops with crackling. Drawing inspirations and flavours from around the world, the cooking is generally superb.
You can read the full article online here.
In the Food and Drink section the magazine highlights "30 great Manchester restaurants".
Under the "City classics" heading the magazine writes:
That Café
1031 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 2TB (432 4672/www.thatcafe.co.uk). Bus 192. Tue-Sat 6-10.30pm, Sun noon-2.30pm; £40.
The name undersells this south Manchester venture (this isn’t eggs, chips and beans territory), but who needs savvy branding when your food is as good as this? The menu changes weekly, and generally features assured dishes such as venison carpaccio and home-reared pork chops with crackling. Drawing inspirations and flavours from around the world, the cooking is generally superb.
You can read the full article online here.
Somerfield: Supermarket Swap Part Two
I heard rumours that the Somerfield supermarket on Stockport Road was due to close a few months ago.
It now seems that the store (which was previously a Kwik Save and was rebranded a few months ago) is to close this month.
It now seems that the store (which was previously a Kwik Save and was rebranded a few months ago) is to close this month.
Iceland: Supermarket Swap Part One
A few months ago Iceland, on Stockport Road, changed its name to Cool Trader.
Now I hear that the store is going to revert back to its previous name?
If you know any more I'd be interested to hear your comments...
Now I hear that the store is going to revert back to its previous name?
If you know any more I'd be interested to hear your comments...
This week's ALL FM Community Radio Show
OK. I missed this week's Community Show which went out today (Wednesday, October 4th,
11am-noon). However you can check the repeat Thursday, October 5th, 3-4pm.
* Poppy Maddocks from the Professional Apprenticeship Team
at Skills Solution.
&
* Phil Jones from Manchester Food & Drink Festival.
* plus your weekly events diary, announcements, jobs, training etc.
Don't foget you listen to ALL FM online if you are outside the area at http://www.allfm.org
11am-noon). However you can check the repeat Thursday, October 5th, 3-4pm.
* Poppy Maddocks from the Professional Apprenticeship Team
at Skills Solution.
&
* Phil Jones from Manchester Food & Drink Festival.
* plus your weekly events diary, announcements, jobs, training etc.
Don't foget you listen to ALL FM online if you are outside the area at http://www.allfm.org
Codys now A6 Coffee Bar
There has been a change of owners down at Codys Coffee bar (on Stockport Road, opposite the Antiques Village).
The coffee bar has changed its name to the A6 Coffee Bar. The menu seems to have changed, with food on offer including the likes of all day "gut busting" breakfast (with a veggie option available for £3.50 including tea or coffee).
What do people think of the change?
The coffee bar has changed its name to the A6 Coffee Bar. The menu seems to have changed, with food on offer including the likes of all day "gut busting" breakfast (with a veggie option available for £3.50 including tea or coffee).
What do people think of the change?
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash Klondyke Club, 13th October
The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash
+Randy Burk and Chirizo and The Frantic Driver
Friday 13th October @ The Klondyke Club, Levenshulme- £10 adv Doors 7.30pm
Mark Stuart formed the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash on a whim, by accident, by chance. He’d been in a punk rock band but that was done, over, finished, and it had nearly finished him. He had a dream one night, and out of the dream came a band name: the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash. The new name was a joke, sort of. And yet, soon enough, it wasn’t a joke anymore. Soon enough, it was a band, and soon enough, it was enough of a band that Johnny Cash himself gave them his personal seal of approval, and Johnny Cash’s own legitimate son helped produce their first album.
www.popartrecords.co.uk
+Randy Burk and Chirizo and The Frantic Driver
Friday 13th October @ The Klondyke Club, Levenshulme- £10 adv Doors 7.30pm
Mark Stuart formed the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash on a whim, by accident, by chance. He’d been in a punk rock band but that was done, over, finished, and it had nearly finished him. He had a dream one night, and out of the dream came a band name: the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash. The new name was a joke, sort of. And yet, soon enough, it wasn’t a joke anymore. Soon enough, it was a band, and soon enough, it was enough of a band that Johnny Cash himself gave them his personal seal of approval, and Johnny Cash’s own legitimate son helped produce their first album.
www.popartrecords.co.uk
BeatYourArtOut 25th October at the Pack Horse
Established in 2004, and born out of frustration and an enthusiasm for music, film, theatre and art, this night is designed with the idea of giving the opportunity to and combining diverse talent from musicians, artists, writers and film-makers to produce a eclectic musical and artistic experience for all involved….
Ordinarily held in the dingy downstairs darkness of a Manchester bar, featuring the best in unsigned bands, classical music, cake, dj-ing and a varied film program, this event sees the chance for Beatyourheartout to show a selection of new films and showcase local Manchester musicians, as part of the Levfest, Manchester.
Wednesday, 25th October 7.45-12pm The Packhorse, Levenshulme,
Beatyourheartout….designed once again for you to meet like minded folks, to bring music to your ears and laughter to your lips, with cake for good measure.
With music from:
Liz Green www.myspace.com/lizgreenmusic
A 21st Century Judy Garland meets the narrative genius of Nina Simone, with unique sounding voice and lyrics that draw you into Liz’s world.
Ste McCabe www.myspace.com/stemccabe
Sarcastic in-yer-face cynical, witty, punk pop from a gay scouser with a chip on his shoulder, and a drum machine by his side. Think Sid Vicious joins forces with Le Tigre and Sleater Kinney.
SoPhIeS pIgEoNs www.myspace.com/sophienelson
Armed with glockenspiel, melodeon, harmonium, violin, keyboard and vocals, SoPhIeS pIgEoNs take you on a delightful melodic journey, showing fleeting glimpses of Fiona Apple and Tori Amos, with a charm of their own. You’ll be flocking to see them.
With a selection of short films, music videos and animations from new, up-coming filmmakers, established film makers and Beatyourheartout veterans.
LEVFEST www.levenshulmefestival.co.uk
For ten days a year in October multi-cultural Levenshulme comes alive with music, singing, dancing, food, arts, sport, comedy and much, much more during the annual Levenshulme Festival.
This is the 7th Levenshulme Village Community Festival and it goes from strength to strength. It is now firmly established as one of the biggest community events in Europe.
We hope to see you there.
The 3.3D Holographic Zero Point Energy Disclosure Project
@ The Klondyke Club in Levenshulme, Manchester on Oct 14th is being headlined by one of the fathers of psychedelic and prog rock music, Kevin Ayers. Kevin was the founder of The Soft Machine, one ofBritains first underground psyche/prog rock groups and the band whichgave rise to the whole Canterbury scene of bands such as Gong,Caravan, National Health and countless others. The original SoftMachine is often associated with Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd as theyfrequently played together in the heyday of London's psychedelic era.Hendrix was a fan too as he chose the Softs to accompany the Hendrix experience on their first US tour. As a solo artist Kevin has worked with Briano Eno, Mike Oldfield, Steve Hillage, Lol Coxhill and John
Cale.
He is supported by some local acts who happen to be two of the bestmodern day psychedelic-influenced bands: Say Jansfield and samandtheplants. Say Jansfield hail from Nelson and their leader, Jay Stansfield, was in John Peel and Manchester underground faves EleMenT (later tRANSELEMENt) who played on the Peel show a number of times and have fans worldwide. samandtheplants are a highly eclectic Rochdale-based band signed to Twisted Nerve records who recently
opened for the Incredible String Band at the Moseley folk festival.
The name of the event is an attempt to raise public awareness of the holographic universe theory, the upcoming (2011/2012) dimensional shift and the suppresion/lack of development funding for free, clean (so called 'zero point') energy devices- the availability of which would help fight poverty, pollution and the energy crisis.
See http://cheniere.org for more info on the latter.
Tickets are £12.50 and are available from http://www.ticketline.co.uk/ or 0870 444 5556
Help Yourself Manchester
Help Yourself Manchester put on regular gigs in Manchester including the Klondyke Club here in Levenshulme, which is becoming an increasingly popular venue for bands for local and international.
We'll be posting details of all gigs happening in Levenshulme on the blog and on the calendar as we get them.
If you are putting an event on in Levenshulme drop us a line.
In the meantime here is a video of Washington DC based band The Evens (fronted by legendary punk singer Ian Mackaye) playing a gig at the Klondyke...
Unfortunately I missed it! :(
We'll be posting details of all gigs happening in Levenshulme on the blog and on the calendar as we get them.
If you are putting an event on in Levenshulme drop us a line.
In the meantime here is a video of Washington DC based band The Evens (fronted by legendary punk singer Ian Mackaye) playing a gig at the Klondyke...
Unfortunately I missed it! :(
Levenshulme Festival
Be sure to check out the Levenshulme Festival website. The festival is a celebration of Levenshulme's amenities, cultures and organisations featuring Music, Sport, Art, Literature, Competitions and other Events.
It runs from Friday 20th October to Wednesday 1st November 2006.
Welcome
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Levenshulme is in south Manchester, England.
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