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We've been expecting you Mr Bond
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Inexplicably, the producers of No Time to Die didn’t earmark Barnes as a location for the latest Bond but we came pretty close. As the picture above shows Ralph Fiennes’ M and Daniel Craig’s Bond seem to have elected to have a stroll along Chiswick Mall. Who knows whether they might perhaps have ambled onwards into Barnes had Hammersmith bridge not been closed?
However, passers-by might have been excused for thinking that Bond had popped into the Olympic Studios last week, not least because his Aston Martin was parked outside.
The Olympic’s co-owner Stephen Burdge also runs the graphic design and film promotion company responsible for the No Time to Die posters, so it seems he knows which strings to pull to get access to two of the Aston Martins that were specifically built for the film. No sooner had they graced the Bond première at the Albert Hall then they popped up, accompanied by security guards, outside the Olympic for the day.
The DB5 above is Bond’s car and the sleek Aston Legera is driven by No Time to Die’s new double-0 agent Nomi.
The new Bond is seen as the saviour of live screen cinema and the Olympic Studios has certainly pulled out all the stops to celebrate its arrival.
To mark its opening weekend there was a red carpet and Olympic members lucky enough to bag tickets for the opening screenings (including a special show at midnight) were encouraged to wear black tie.
The glamour didn’t stop there as a casino and martini bar were set up in the private members club.
The Olympic will probably carry on showing the new Bond film as long as there is demand and it seems demand is pretty strong with evening showings now selling out up to two weeks ahead. If you do manage to get a ticket don’t miss the exclusive display of film stills in the foyer celebrating Daniel Craig’s turn as James Bond by photographer Greg Williams.
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The rickshaw is returning
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It may not be an Aston Martin but another specially built vehicle is going to become a star in Barnes towards the end of the year.
The rather sleek BCA City Shuttle is currently being built in Essex – you can see it above in its near complete state (it’s currently without windows, doors and seats). As the picture shows, it’s spacious, there’s room for luggage, and there’s a low step onto the passenger area making it easy to use for those with limited mobility. It will also have full suspension, be fully enclosed and have the luxury of heated seats. A ‘hop-on and hop-off' service will be planned between Castelnau and Hammersmith – costing £2 per ride and booking for a door-to-door service will be available.
It’s hoped the service will run between 8am and 7pm but the hours of operation are not yet final. We don’t yet know exactly when the new service will start but you can find out more by following the BCA’s social feeds.
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Specialist magazine New Civil Engineer has reported that the Department for Transport has effectively kicked plans for a Hammersmith Barnes ferry ‘to the kerb’. The magazine’s source, who is close to the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce, is quoted as saying that the service has been “effectively mothballed” until the bridge needs to be closed again for stabilisation or refurbishment work.
A TfL spokesperson confirmed that plans for the ferry will continue to be developed should the bridge need to be closed again at short notice.
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Covid cases rise in Richmond
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We dropped our monthly Covid update back in August but we’re afraid it’s back. Unfortunately, Richmond and Putney seem to be Covid hotspots at the moment with new infections spiking at a far higher rate than the London average. In the week ending September 23 there were 595 new covid diagnoses in Richmond taking the rate per 100k to 300 versus the London average of 202 per 100k.
There are currently no explanations as to why our local rates are so high. However, nationally the picture is of a growth in infections firstly in children driven by the return to school and secondly in people aged 30-50 (presumably parents).
Covid expert, King’s College’s Professor Tim Spector (whose latest weekly summary of nationwide trends you can see here) has highlighted these trends and is advising against complacency.
He is keen to communicate that the symptoms of Covid seem to be changing to be far more like the common cold. He reports that sore throats, runny nose and headache are now the most routinely reported symptoms in people who have caught Covid after being double vaccinated. With many people still unvaccinated and 7,000 people in the UK being treated in hospital for covid, covid infections still pose a danger to life in vulnerable people. The professor is urging anyone with cold-like symptoms to take a covid test and avoid crowded spaces.
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OCTOBER COURSES FOR ADULTS AND KIDS
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Our seven cygnets are growing up rapidly and can now be classed as ‘juvenile swans’. This is the first year in many that an entire brood of Barnes pond swans has survived and much of that has been due to our dreadful summer. Grass has stayed greener for longer and there has been plenty for them to eat.
Normally juvenile swans stay with their parents for a year before departing to find a new home but as Barnes Pond is so small - too small in fact for the young swans to practice taking off to fly – it is likely that the cygnets will be relocated to the swan sanctuary at Kingston some time this month.
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Football is truly coming home in Barnes with the news that the recently revived Barnes FC has secured three new sponsors – Coachable, a new sportswear brand, Superlivescore.com and the Fulham Kitchen restaurant. The original Barnes FC was formed in 1862 and its first captain was Ebenezer Cobb Morley who is now credited as the first person to establish the rules of soccer after he started the Football Association in 1863.
You can find out more about the new club, which boasts both adult and youth teams here.
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The pumps have been dry at our local Tesco petrol station on Castelnau for five days now, and peace has returned after angry motorists approaching the forecourt from both directions accused each other of queue jumping. The congestion got so bad that the store brought in security marshals to manage the queue and, as you can see from the video above, a line of cars stretched the whole length of Castelnau with those joining the end of the queue having no idea that the petrol had run out.
Unsurprisingly, staff at the Tesco are keeping schtum about when the next delivery of petrol might be and it could be that other petrol stations might be a better bet for the short term as the papers report that BP and Tesco have been the petrol retailers hardest hit by the shortage of HGV drivers.
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Live jazz has been a fixture at the Bull’s Head for over 60 years and star names who have played there include Blossom Dearie, Humphrey Lyttelton, Jamie Cullum, Mick Jagger and Charlie Watts. However, the music stopped in March 2020 and there’s been something missing in Barnes ever since.
The good news though is that the Music Room at the Bull is back up and running and there’s a full line up of jazz, funk and R&B to enjoy right up until Christmas.
We’ve got a list of upcoming highlights in our What’s On section but perhaps the most welcome homecoming is that of Barnes’ own Alan Price who is back performing once-a-month gigs at the Bull with his excellent band.
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Tideway Scullers win at Henley
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After a year without major competition due to Covid 19 a junior crew from Tideway Scullers School achieved an historic win in the Fawley Challenge Cup at Henley Royal Regatta in August. The Fawley is an event for quadruple sculls open to junior boys. This is the first time in the history of the event that a crew from Tideway has won this prestigious title.
Coach Chris Williams says “These local boys have trained incredibly hard for the last 2 years, not just physically but in the way they have applied themselves to learn the skills needed to become some of the best junior scullers in the country. For a Community Amateur Sports club like us to be winning at the top level at Henley alongside the very best private schools with their depth of resources and superior funding, is just a fantastic achievement. I’m so proud of what they’ve achieved. I wish them all well at the top US universities they are now going on to to further their education.”
Tideway Scullers School runs rowing programmes for junior and senior men and women from its clubhouse on the River Thames near Chiswick Bridge. These are ideal for any junior athletes aged 14 and over who are keen to row competitively but may not have access to rowing through their school’s sport’s curriculum. To find out how to get involved in this exciting sport contact the Membership Secretary via email to membership@tidewayscullers.com
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Local chef Phil Howard teams up with Angela Hartnett and Theo Randall for two special Putney dinners
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It’s apparently World Pasta Day on October 25 (who knew?) and to celebrate Barnes’ Michelin starred chef Phil Howard, who recently launched the upmarket pasta delivery brand Otto, has teamed up with two good friends Angela Hartnett and Theo Randall to host two Italian themed dinners at Putney Restaurant Flour + Water on October 25 and 26. Find out more and book here.
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Low emission zone charges start from October 25
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The ultra-low emission zone is due to expand from central London to the boundaries of the North and South Circular roads on October 25. This means that Barnes is now inside the new ULEZ zone and anyone who drives vehicles not complying with ULEZ requirements will pay a £12.50 a day levy any time they drive.
Most petrol vehicles registered after 2005 will be exempt from the charge as will diesel vehicles registered after 2015.
City Hall estimates that about one in five vehicles in the enlarged 140 square mile zone will be liable to pay the Ulez £12.50-a-day levy, including 100,000 cars, 35,000 vans and 3,000 lorries.
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When the Sunday Times waxed lyrical about Britain’s 50 best villages last month the villages in question were distinctly rural. Many of them had village greens, duck ponds and a great sense of community but none of them were in London. However, at its end, the article admitted that you don’t have to live in the country to live in a village.
Decrying the fact that the word village has become devalued by London estate agents who use the word village to denote “an enviable posh bit” of town it did say village life in London was indeed possible, particularly if you live in Barnes.
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One of the loveliest things about living in Barnes is its sense of community. We’re an area where people have traditionally rolled up their sleeves and pitched in, whether that’s helping organise local events or volunteering to help local charities.
The benefits of volunteering are massive, not just for the community but for volunteers themselves. Apart from the satisfaction that comes from knowing you have made a difference, volunteering can expand your social circle, bring about new interests and even enhance your CV.
Whatever your skills or interests there’s a volunteer position just waiting for your help in Barnes. This month we’re focusing on just three areas but we’ll mention others in future issues:
FISH NEEDS BUS DRIVERS
FiSH is currently very short of drivers for their three accessible buses. If you, or someone you know, would be interested in learning to drive the FiSH buses, please call Deborah on 020 8876 3765. You will need to have a D1 category on your driving licence (which means you will need to have passed your driving test before 1999), be fit and strong… and a good sense of humour helps! You can download an application form from the FiSH website here.
THE BARNES FILM FESTIVAL IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
If you love cinema then what could be better than helping out with our increasingly prestigious local film festival. The team at the festival are looking for people who will help pull together their programme of films, write blog posts, provide marketing support and much, much more. Find out more here.
WANT TO COMMUNE WITH NATURE?
Why not join Russell our Greenkeeper for the monthly volunteer work party on Barnes Green. On the first Tuesday of every month volunteers aged from 30 to 70 spend a morning helping to maintain our beautiful Green by planting, pruning pond plants, building duck shelters, constructing wild flower meadows and much more. If you are interested in joining in just email info@barnes-ca.org.
FUNDRAISE FOR THE BARNES MEN'S SHED
The team behind the Barnes Men's Shed are desperately looking for someone who can help raise funds to get this brilliant project off the ground. In particular they are hoping to find someone with experience of approaching the National Lottery Community Fund and other grant-making organisations for support. If you think you can help please email mensshed@barnes-ca.org.
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Fish shop staff mourn 'the loveliest man'
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Being served by Clint Ashmore at the Barnes Fish Shop was always a life-affirming thing. He was full of smiles, energy and fun and could always be relied on for a great recipe suggestion. If it was a joy to be served by him it was even more joyous to work with him, so it is totally understandable that the team at the Fish Shop have been completely devastated by his loss.
Very sadly, Clint was murdered at his home in North London at the end of August. A man has been arrested in connection with Clint’s death by stabbing as well as the murder of 45 year old Sharon Pickles who lived nearby.
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A brand new free one-to-one bereavement support service has been launched in Richmond. Founded by a team of highly trained volunteers who have many years of experience in bereavement support Space2Grieve has been funded by a number of local charities including the Bob Willis fund.
The charity can support anyone who lives in the Richmond Borough that has been bereaved in any way, at any time. They also offer specialist support to children and young people.
Support is in the form of one-to-one sessions that can be face-to-face – in school or at home – or remotely on the phone or on Zoom, or in their welcoming space at the ETNA Community Centre in Twickenham.
The sessions are free, and no referral is needed.
Email: support@space2grieve.org.uk
Online: www.space2grieve.org.uk
Phone: 0751 937 6363
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Our local runners did Barnes proud this weekend, eleven runners competed from the Barnes Runners clubs raising funds for a plethora of charities and two non club runners raised funds for causes very close to home. Here are just a few Barnes marathon stories.
The Man in a Suit
Chris Peskett of Barnes Runners decided to run the whole distance while wearing a suit and achieved a very respectable sub four hour time. He was in great demand for selfies from other runners and very popular with crowds who frequently shouted “Are you late for work?” in his direction. Apparently, it was funny the first time.
The Marathon Expert
Vassos Alexander, author of the book “How to Run a Marathon” decided to run 26.2 miles dressed as a minion from Despicable Me. He finished in 4:54:47.
The Fastest Man in Barnes?
Paul Cheetham recorded the fastest time for a member of Barnes Runners coming home in 2 hours 38 minutes.
The St Paul’s Teacher
Tom Flint who teaches art at St Paul’s School ran to raise money for FiSH. He finished in 3 hours and 42 minutes. He’s 80% along the way to achieving his target of £3000 and you can push him over the line and donate to FiSH by clicking here.
The Lowther School Mum
Even though both her children have now left Lowther for secondary school Helen McDermott ran to raise funds for music provision at her kids’ old school. Covid has had a real impact on the ability of the Lowther PTA to fundraise for extra learning support for the school’s children.
Over the past four years fundraising has raised the money to employ the expert services of a professional music teacher to support learning by providing weekly lessons to all year groups. Kia Morice of the Lowther PTA says “It’s been a joy to watch the children’s love of music grow, along with their confidence.”
However, the impact of covid has meant that the funding well had run dry. Helen’s efforts have raised a whopping £6,000 for the school – helping to make a real difference for the next generation of Lowther children.
Helen says “Lowther Primary School holds a special place in my heart. It provided such a warm welcome to me and my family and I know it has supported so many other families in the local community, yet sadly doesn’t get all the financial support it needs.”
You can support Helen and the Lowther Music Project by clicking here.
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Barnes to get a brand new post office
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Since the closure of the sub post office in Castelnau people across Barnes have had to rely on the Martins post office in Church Road leading to huge queues, particularly during lockdown.
So it’s great to hear that we’re getting extra post office counter provision with the imminent arrival (on November 12th at 1pm) of post office services to Verdun Express at the Lonsdale Road end of Verdun Road.
Pensioners in North Barnes who have preferred to pick up their pensions in person have faced long walks down to the village centre so the new post office service will make their lives so much easier.
The enterprising family behind the newly refurbished and rebranded store (previously Guyatri Traders) operate as a hub for online shopping deliveries and dry cleaning services.
Parking is free outside (except for between 10am and noon) so the team at the shop say it will be a very useful place to drop off returns of online purchases.
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Bike sale raises thousands
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Judging by the queue outside St Mary’s Church on the day of the Barnes Charity Bike Sale, it would seem that many residents are very familiar with the event and know there are bargains to be had.
What may be less well-known is the range of volunteers that support this community event – from Iain aged 93, whose role is to make sure that all the bikes are paid for before they leave the churchyard, to young Zac in year 10 who put in many hours of work in the run-up to the sale helping the chief bike engineer James and learning the ropes in the process. A team of mechanics, publicity and admin angels, bike washers and salespeople completed the line-up.
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Be afraid, be very afraid
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The team at the Barnes Film Academy have been working hard behind the scenes planning their first workshop of 2021 – and it is timed perfectly for half term. And as Halloween is around the corner the theme is horror. The course is for 8-12 year olds who will get to make their own mini horror film in the space of a week. Expect ghoulish make up, and things that go bump… Find out more here.
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Climate vigil at Barnes pond
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A ‘Vigil for the Planet’ is to take place on Barnes Green by the Shrine to Mother Earth on Monday 18th Oct at 6pm. Organisers say the event is an opportunity to “share feelings about the climate crisis and group and meditate." They also say there will be special guests and that music will be provided by the Barnes Community Choir.
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T he winners of the Wurkshop clay house competition which we featured in the Bugle in August have been chosen. Top prize went to Annie van der Beugel (top left) who won a £60 Wurkshop voucher and the runners up are Ella-May Schiller (centre) and Amina Prieto (right) who each win a place on one of Wurkshop's drawing or painting classes this October half term.
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Friday Night Enquiry Group
7 to 9 pm at 1 St. Ann's Passage.
Patricia Gillies has a lifetime's interest in Truth, Love and Meditation. She began to meditate at 20 years old and has been on numerous retreats and satsangs.
These evenings will be spent enquiring into our divine nature, with meditation and questions. Ten sessions a term. Donations accepted.
Mob: 07747 041013
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Check out our guide to What's On in Barnes this month
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October 9, Kitson Hall, 10am to 3pm, Entrance £2
Check out the bargains to be found at the annual BCA jumble sale, it's bound to be a good one...
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High Heels, Close Shaves & Friends
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October 9, St Mary's Church, 7.30pm
Two close harmony groups and a chamber choir are performing in an evening of well known choral music and barbershop. It's an eclectic mix with music ranging from Vivaldi, to Purcell, to Rutter to Gershwin and The Beatles. The event will raise money for homelessness charity Glass Door, the Princess Alice Hospice and The Friends of St Mary's Barnes. Buy tickets here
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October 12, OSO, 7.30pm
"Why does Nietzsche say we are strangers to ourselves" is the title of this talk by philosopher Professor Ken Gemes.
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Barnes Charity Fashion Show
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October 13 & 14, St Mary's Church
There’s just a few tickets left for the Barnes Charity Fashion Show which is back celebrating its 10th year in the unique setting of St Mary’s Church. Enjoy the latest collections on the runway from Ridley & Co, Marco Tripoli, Dilli Grey, Iris, Editor@37, SW Ski, The WOS, Leblon and Anne Gretton.
Pre-show entertainment is by Steve of Candy Apple Blue and there's an after-party in Kitson Hall for a free glass of prosecco for all attending. It's a great chance to see the collections up close along with a host of other pop-up shops.
The event is huge fun and raises money for some really worthwhile local charities: FiSH Neighbourhood Care, Home-Start and Friends of St Mary’s Barnes. You can buy tickets here.
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Musicians for Peace concert
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October 16, St Mary's Church, 7.30pm
Musicians for Peace and Disarmament present a recital by the eminent pianist and MPD Patron Julian Jacobson, with French music by Rameau, Debussy, Ravel and Poulenc, as well as a rarity by jazz-influenced Soviet composer Nikolai Kapustin. He is also joined by his piano duo partner Mariko Brown in his own arrangement of Gershwin’s An American in Paris.
It is a fund-raising event for Musicians for Peace and Disarmament, who for four decades have been producing professional concerts to raise money for the peace movement. Click here to find out more.
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October 19, St Mary's Church, 8pm
Luke Harding, award-winning foreign correspondent for The Guardian, talks about his gripping investigation into how Russia’s spies helped elect Donald Trump, backed Brexit, murdered enemies and threatened the very basis of western democracy.
To join the BLS or to find out how you can attend this members only event as a guest go to their website www.barnesliterarysociety.org.uk.
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Great films at The Olympic
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No Time to Die isn't the only game in town this month at The Olympic. There's also an NT Live broadcast of the much awaited production of Romeo and Juliet with Jesse Buckley and Josh O’Connor and a brilliant season of music documentaries. And if you loved The Grand Budapest Hotel you can't miss Wes Anderson's latest The French Dispatch which is a loving but tongue in cheek homage to old fashioned American magazine journalism. It brings to life a collection of tales published in the eponymous The French Dispatch, based in the wonderfully named fictional French city of Ennui-sur-Blasé. Expect star turns from Anderson stalwarts Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody and Owen Wilson and unexpected cameos from the likes of Jarvis Cocker and Anjelica Huston. It sounds like it's going to be a hoot!
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There's a wonderfully rich mix of things to enjoy at The OSO this October. Firstly you can enjoy the amazing voice of Stephan O'Goodson at The Piano Lounge on October 6, it's really worth checking him out.
Secondly if comedy is your bag there's lots of fun to be had with Great Ideas by Geniuses and Blue Planet III.
If you're looking for new drama there's Buzzing - a play about a 50-something woman searching for sexual fulfilment, and Life Changes - a collection of short plays on the theme of love, lies and secrets.
For lovers of art and music there's also Van Gogh, Michael Gordon's musical setting of the artist's letters is brought to life in an innovative multi-sensory production.
Finally there's the not-to be-missed Blackadder in Barnes, brought to you by the Barnes Community Players. Expect ribaldry, cunning plans and plenty of Barnes references.
Find out more about what's on offer at the OSO by clicking here.
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If you enjoy a spot of Southern Soul and Chicago Blues then Richie Milton & the Lowdown is the gig for you (Friday October 8), If sweet jazz in the afternoon is more your thing don't miss Michele Ostens (Sunday October 10 at 2.30pm). If you want to see a music legend still going strong try Alan Price (above) on Thursday Oct 14 (if you're lucky you'll hear classics including House of the Rising Sun and Simon Smith and his Amazing Dancing Bear). For lovers of smooth jazz vocals there's a great show by Marisa Dargahi and her trio on Sunday October 24 at 2.30pm, Finally, if you love Joni Mitchell check out Joni's Soul (above left) on October 29.
See the full list of gigs here.
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