Agentsmith

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!️️️️️

Tickets for the Year End finale at THE CHURCH are ON SALE NOW!, don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate in style at Shropshire's most unique venue, with a great, friendly crowd, top tunes across the board and see 2025 in, in the most soulful way possible!

Mark and Russ, promoters of the Church functions...come and help them celebrate 16 successful years and, one of Shropshire's longest running soul nights!

Main hotel accommodation for this event ( and NYE ), should anyone be thinking of a stopover, includes Travelodge at both Battlefield ( junction of a 53 ) and Bayston Hill, situated at Bayston Hill Services on the A5 nr Meolebrace. Holiday Inn, on Sitka Drive, Shrewsbury Business Park. Just off the A5 by pass Emstrey Island. Premier Inn on Smithfield Road A458 ( Severn Wharf ) The Lion Hotel, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury Town Centre, on the A5191. Abbotts Mead Hotel, st Julians friars, just off A5191 All the above are good to top quality hotels, all with parking facilities ( check hotels for details ) Current prices fluctuate and as we get clkser to the festive season, availability may vary from one to the next. The suggested hotels are all within easy reach of the Crewe St venue between 5 and 15 mins max.

Always a great night here and guest dj Rose Flockhart has a cracking collection of tunes, a very accomplished female dj for sure, plus Mark and Russ pounding out a fine array of classics across the board. Just a fantastic, atmospheric venue in a unique setting, more than adequate parking, 5 mins from Shrewsbury Town Centre. A beautiful dancefloor ( no talc required OR PERMITTED ), very competitive bar prices ( bar til midnight ) Crewe St is just off the A5191, within easy reach of all major routes ( A5 - M54 - A49 - A53 - A518 - M6. Tickets for NEW YEARS EVE bash ON SALE at this event. PLEASE get here early as seating goes very quick...and dancefloor space!

Our 3rd visit this year and looking forward to it. Great dancefloor, friendly crowd, top tunes snd cheap bar prices as well!

Same backing track with added instrumentation.

Absolutely 100% right Baz!, we both up dancing to it at Ashton....

Phil, i had a word with Phil Blacknell yesterday...he said he dosn't look like you at all

Yes, i rate Ashton Uky as a 5* function because quite simply, IT IS!. Shirley and me weren't the only contingent from " the noisy neighbours over t'hills " and i dare say a few more from elsewhere that dont originate in the red rose county. Nevertheless, likeminded folk congregate where the music is best....thankfully Chris Churm's magnet dosn't stand on its own otherwise, we'd never get in, it would be packed out solid. As it is, its always busy...and yes, folk tended to trickle in, initially, which turns to a torrent after an hour or so. We got in from before the off, got seated and then prepared...never to disappoint, this place..great atmosphere, cosy, friendly faces, lots of socializing and done in a manner as ive remarked previously, very reminiscent of Shropshire's legendary Lee Manor Hotel...its deja vu....dancers in seated area, chinstrokers/beer drinkers/crate diggers/gum chewers and general cogniscenti to the rear ( or in the Uky's case, dog leg right ) some records dont get a response...many do BUT....ALL are recieved with approval and applause...no dj is left feeling apprehensive if they don't see people moving.....its a very familiar scenario...just like 25 years ago back at that place run by Martin Bradley & Co. AND thats another thing Chris believes in: constant rotation of guests...BUT not always the same and infact, the emphasis very much on getting dj/collectors in there who will keep on offering up original and different playlists. It goes without saying, Grumpy comes with exactly the same mantra and type of dj hence, anyone missing this episode MISSED OUT. Phil D, Ian Wills, Joan, Tim, Phil T and Chris put on as good a session boasting quality tuneage that beat anything else going, on Saturday night...there's no issue with bog standard, this is purely and simply about making sure the tradition of offering folk an alternative to the run of the mill, is upheld. I couldn't fail to recommend this venue and its music to anyone, the advertising screams DIFFERENT at you and Mick Howard puts in a fantastic shift pushing it too. Well done to all concerned and long may it continue Ian Wills playlist: Emmanuel Last - Peace Loving Man / The Temptones - Girl I Love You / Danny Woods - You Had Me Fooled / Otis Lee - Hard Road To Hoe / Pat & The Blenders - Just Because / George Kirby - What Can I Do / Jo Ann Garrett - A Whole New Plan / Jimmy Wallace - I'll Be Back / The Rockmasters - Raining Teardrops / The Commands - Hey Its Love / Harry Deal & The Galaxies - I Still Love You / Al McArthur - His True Love For You / Harry & The Kayavas - If This Is Goodbye / The Falcons - Its A Good Feeling / The Peoples Choice - I'm Saving My Loving / Cody Black - I'm Slowly Molding / Venturas - Heart Of Love / The Moments - You Said / Cecil Washington - I Dont Like To Lose / The Trends - Thanks For A Little Loving / The Inspirations - Your Wish Is My Command / Just Brothers - Carlena / Gerri Hall - Who Can I Run To / The Tangeers - Whats The Use Of Me Trying