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LGCC WHAT'S ON - FEB & MAR: Live Music x 2, Race Night, Walk For Karen & Much More...

13 Feb 2025

WITH 2025 now firmly amongst us, there's a busy couple of months ahead with some social events that are brand new to the LGCC roster. Exciting times here at The Green!

So please find below some more details that match these headlines:

+ Sat Feb 1: Live Music - 'The Cosmic Pixies'
+ Sun Feb 2: Monthly Quiz Night
+ Tue Feb 4: Chris Lawrance's Hootenanny
+ Thu Feb 13 & Thu Feb 27: Tea@The Green Community Gathering
+ Sat Feb 15: Live Music - 'The Silver Searchers'
+ Sat Feb 22: Live Premier League Football & Fun Quiz 
+ Fri Mar 7: Race Night
+ Sun Mar 9: Walk For Karen
+ Fri Mar 21: Live Comedy Night
+ Fri Apr 11: Live Casino Night

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SAT FEB 1 (8.30pm) - LIVE MUSIC FROM 'THE COSMIC PIXIES'
We're excited to have covers band 'The Cosmic Pixies' debuting at The Green as we kick off our live music offerings for 2025 with something new.

Very popular at local & regional venues they've been playing for the past few years, the Pixies are purveyors of good time rock & roll, classic Indie rock covers and originals as well as upbeat party favourites.

As ever, entry to LGCC members, family & friends is free of charge.

The bar will be open from 7.30pm at the very latest, with live music expected to start around 8.45pm.

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SUN FEB 2 (7.30pm) - MONTHLY GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NIGHT
The second edition of LGCC's monthly general knowledge Quiz Night for 2025 is this weekend.

The usual £2 per person entry fee applies; teams can be made up of any reasonable size and we always look to start around 7.30pm or as near as.

Our club quizzes put the emphasis on fun and aren't too heavy going, so every reason to give it a try if you've not before!

Monthly Quizzes will then continue on the first Sunday of each calendar month, unless by exception they're moved to accommodate other club events.

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TUE FEB 4 (8.15pm) - CHRIS LAWRANCE'S HOOTENANNY
New Year, new name...

Hootenanny (noun): a gathering of like-minded souls for a freewheeling, improvisatory musical event, particuarly associated with folk music.

The new name for the monthly gathering of musicians perfectly captures the aims of maestro Chris Lawrance and his group of talented musicians - which extend far wider these days than just banjo players.

So come along and enjoy the foot-tapping sounds of bluegrass & old time music, kept alive for LGCC members, friends and the wider community to enjoy.

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THU FEB 13 & THU FEB 27 (then every second & fourth Thursday of the month) - T@THEGREEN: Join Us For A Cuppa & A Chat - Free Community Event, All Welcome
LGCC's community-focused offering T@TheGreen continues in 2025.

For the past couple of years now, local people - some of whom may really appreciate the chance to spend time in the company of like-minded others - have been able to gather between 10.00am and 12noon twice a month for a cuppa and a chat.

Completely free to attend and personally hosted, everyone in the local community is welcome to pop by for a short while or stay for the whole two hours; whichever is most appealing.

Have a chat with other folk from around the village and surrounding areas, or simply sit back, relax and take in the calming view across The Green from our bright and airy clubhouse facility - while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee and some light refreshments in warm & comfortable surroundings.

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SAT FEB 15 - LIVE MUSIC FROM 'THE SILVER SEARCHERS'
The protagonists of the Merseybeat and Swinging 60s sound now need little introduction to LGCC members.

This is not The Silver Searchers' first gig at LGCC, and that's because they've proved very popular on previous visits.

Playing a great mix of many of the era's biggest songs, they are a band who bring guaranteed singalong and dance-along vibes to The Green.

Again, similar timings can be expected in terms of clubhouse opening and live music start.

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SAT FEB 22 - LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL (5.30pm) & FUN FOOTBALL QUIZ
In a revision to the original plans for the evening, we'll now be showing Aston Villa v Chelsea live on the clubhouse big screens at 5.30pm on Saturday February 22.

This will be followed by an informal Football Quiz, accompanied by fish or chicken & chips for those that would like to try out Marios Fish & Chips - the sponsor of LGCC's Sunday morning football team.

The food order will be placed at half-time during the Villa-Chelsea game, to be enjoyed along with some post-match drinks, quiz fun and maybe a darts competition.

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FRI MAR 7 (8.00pm) - LGCC PRESENTS A GRAND 'RACE NIGHT'
Yes, we're off to the races - without leaving the village! 

Join us for all the thrills & spills of live horse racing, presented via video action at an LGCC 'Race Night'.

With the bar open throughout the evening, it's a really fun way to have a flutter. Get your bets on before the video of a real-life horse race is played out over the clubhouse's big screens.

Everyone is welcome along, but be aware only those aged 18 or over are allowed to place a wager.

They're under starter's orders for March 7....and they're off!

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SUN MAR 9 (10.00am) - 'WALK FOR KAREN'
LGCC social member Karen Bramston is currently recovering from a devastating collapse last September, which resulted in her breaking her neck.

She is currently in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and working so hard every day to recover and is determined to be able to walk again.

In the meantime, Karen and husband Nick are facing the need to completely renovate their home to make it accessible for her.

Please join our five-mile walk on Sunday March 9 to help raise funds, starting (at 10am) and ending at The Green.

It’s £10 each to walk, and you are welcome to get sponsors to raise more money. On return to the clubhouse, there will be bacon and sausage rolls and of course the bar will be open.

Please contact Dawn (07742750261) or Kim (07799585395) if you are happy to walk with us.

We can walk for Karen until she is ready to walk again.

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EVENTS COMING SOON IN MARCH & APRIL (DETAILS TO FOLLOW):
+ Friday March 21: Live Comedy Night
+ Friday April 11: Live Casino Night


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And here's a run-down of the club's Weekly Regulars:

TUE FEB 4 & EVERY TUESDAY MORNING - TAI CHI (QIGONG) SESSIONS: 10.30am to 11.30am
Targeted especially at senior members, enjoy something quite different at LGCC as local instructor Fiona Walsh leads you through a session of Qigong.

These are gentle, strengthening easy movements which are perfect for beginners. Even better, you can stand or sit - as preferred - while taking part.

There's no need to book. Simply come along on a Tuesday morning, with £5 payable upon arrival.

We look forward to you joining an ever-growing community of participants.

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DARTS - MONDAY & WEDNESDAY EVENING LEAGUE TEAMS
Darts action continues throughout the winter and into the Spring on both Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Fixtures and tournament details are listed within the 'Events' section of the club website at lgcc.hitscricket.com

If you'd like to consider joining the Darts teams, come along to a home fixture or contact Darts Secretary Roy Makins on 07312 080302.

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YOGA & RELAXATION GROUP - EVERY THURSDAY EVENING
Come along and enjoy a relaxed yoga session under the watchful eye of a qualified tutor, every Thursday evening inside the LGCC clubhouse.

Mats are available to use should you not possess your own, and the group often stay behind for a quick drink after the clubhouse opens to others at 8.00pm.

The new Yoga Co-Ordinator is Valerie Clarke, who can be contacted on ogeeclarke@gmail.com or 07879 841363 for further details.

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Please also give a warm welcome to the LGCC committee to newly-elected Events Co-Ordinator Mike Wood. He'll be adding to the club's busy social diary with new things for members & friends to get involved in, so look out for further details soon as events are confirmed.

With all of the big sport shown live on our screens during midweek evenings and Sunday afternoons, whether it's for a specific event or otherwise, we do hope to see you at The Green soon.