Saffron Walden Weekly News from Saffron Walden, Essex, England • 20

THE ERG ONE 160 TABLES TOY AND TRAIN FAIR SUNDAY 10TH MARCH 10.30 am 3.30 pm THIS FAIR DEFINITELY TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY ADMISSION 1 CHILDREN AND SENIOR CITIZENS 80P ORGANISED BY 01526 398198 ei CA iac 1011 CO 0 I 111 11 4 SUNDAY CAMIRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE MARCH TICKETS £15.00 £12.50 7.30 Pm BOX OFFICE 01223 357151 SCORPIO Oct 20 Nov 22 SAGITTARIUSDec 21 CAPRICORN AQUARIUS everywhere are going through a nvetamophosts. a kind of re-birth which will find them in greatly improved circumstances. But hang on in there. it will be worth it in the long run Call 0891 132 083 1 PISCES Feb 20 March 20 Pisceans of late. have been busy widening their circle of acquaintances.

Indeed, your diary is full but with Mars in your sign. you have plenty enough energy to cope with the extra demands. Call 0891 132 084 INE lursday, March 7, 1996 STAR LINE Call LORI REID LA ARIES March 21 Aprol 20 Venue gets on the band trail LET'S kick off this week with a few new announcements from the Corn Exchange in Cambridge. information. Bands would be needed to play for around minutes for the "Rock at the Priory" events and for around two hours with breaks at the "Sunday Ted Robson of the Centre said: "I am sure that there are lots of people out there who are members of bands who would enjoy the opportunity of playing live here." Send band details and tapes to Ted Robson at The Priory Centre.

Priory Lane, St Neots Cambridgeshire, PEI 9 2AB. Li In case you've missed it, Big Country have newly announced a Cambridge date for March. The band, famous for hit songs such as Look Away, Fields of Fire and In A Big Country. are The support for the Garbage show at the venue on March 25 has been announced as grungy band The Rentals. E.L.O Part II (that's all the chaps you would expect minus Jeff Lynne) have confirmed April 3 and dance act Orbital will perform on May 11.

The Richard Thompson Band will be there on May 14 and Dire Straits man Mark Knopfler will be twanging away on May 15 his show has already sold out. Chart stars the Bluetones are at the Corn Exchange on May 17 and perky punk types Ash, whose singles include the excellent Girl From Mors, have just confirmed May 23. Lastly. hyperactive comedian Lee Evans will call at the Corn Exchange for two dates on June 13 and 14. The Priory Centre in St Neots wants to hear from bands who would be interested in playing at two new events they are regularly promoting.

The Centre is running "Sunday Sessions" these are lunchtime informal live music sessions covering styles from rock, folk. jazz. blues to classical and more. On Wednesday nights the Centre is running "Rock at the considered to be a serious rock night featuring a number of bands on one night in the main hall. Future megastars should write to the Centre.

and send a demo tape if available, giving full details of the group, their musical style and other relevant Coming up roses HOT on the heels of their single Haven't Seen You, the marvellous Perfume return to the Boat Race in Cambridge supportid by rising London guitar band The Shave. Tickets are £4 in advance and £5 on the door. playing The Junction 'unplugged' on March 17. Rainbow's End are looking for lead vocals to join them in their exciting 70s. 80s and 90s band.

They have a lot of gigs waiting. Contact Mike on 01223 511450. A drummer is needed by a progressive rock band planning to play on the festival and University circuit. Contact Records or Kaby on 01733 223606 for more information. Mark Knopfler already sold out.

111 110. i THURSDAY 7 BACKTRACK: Queen Cambridge. DR ZAK: Rose Crown. Haverhill. LA CUCINA: Boat Race.

East Road, Cambridge. THE LOVE GARDEN: Kisby's Hut. Papworth Everard. MAKING MOVIES: George. Ramsey.

FRIDAYS BACKTRACK: The Fox, Burwell. JOHN THEMEN QUARTET: Peterborough Jazz Club. Church Street, Werrington. DAN DONOVAN. EDEN BURNING: Borderline.

London. THE FIELD: Royal Oak, Sudbury. FREEBOY: Flambards. Rose Crescent. Cambridge.

HOT PROPERTY: Walden Club, Saffron Walden. Charity gig for cancer sufferrer Sharon Tani. JACEN THE ROCKANAUTS: Mill. Alconbury. JUMP BUMP BOOGIE: Fusilier Firkin, Camden Town.

THE MACHINE SHED BAND: The Rock, Cherryhinton Road, THE MkKESHIFTS: Thc Cock Clare. PERFUME SHAVE MIDGET: Boat Race. Cambridge, REDHOUSE: King William IV Fcnstanton. RICH FAMOUS: The Royal Standard. Mill Road, Cambridge.

RIVIERA: George Dragon, Eaton Socon. MJ TRIBUTE TO ELVIS: Haymakers. High Street. Chesterton. UNCLE JOE: Golden Knight When Big Ears got the nod THE Big Ears Band the all-important emerged as top scorers 'swagger factor.

in Heat One of this Big Ears Band had year's Cambridge Band plenty of fun with their Competition at the their Junction. amusing material Bands were judged on helping them towards a their technical ability, heat-winning score of artistic impression and 120 and a place in the -GIG GUIDE Huntingdon. grand final. The Ha Has from Saffron Walden came a close second with 112 followed by indie pop band Skuravi from Cambridge and competent Ely rockers Star. Free.

JAM SESSION: Broadways. The Broadway, SI Ives, MARQUES BROTHERS: The Bell. Mildenhall. OUSE VALLEY JAZZ BAND: Catholic Church Hall. Newmarket.

Noon. BILLY SHEARS THE MISSING BEATLE: The Fox, Burwell. SPRAWL BUD BEATS: Boat Race. Cambridge. TRADITIONAL JAZZ: The Anchor.

Burwell. Every week. Lunchtime. SATURDAY 9 APES. PIGS SPACEMEN, CECIL.

SEND NO FLOWERS: Thirst Club, Bromham Road, Bedford. MANNERS Hermitage Ballroom, Hitchin. BACKTRACK: British Legion. Edmonton. THE BURNERS: The Rock, Cherryhinton Road, Cambridge.

FRICTION: Thc Greyhound. Wickhambrook. GATEWAY TO MUSIC OPEN DAY: Howard Mallett Centre. New Street, Cambridge. Top London session musicians, trade stands and local bands.

£2.50. THE STEVE GIBBONS BAND: Walkern Music, High Street. Walkern. JACEN THE ROCKANAUTS: Nags Head. Whittlesey.

JUMP BUMP BOOGIE: Boat Race, Cambridge. THE LONELY: Haymakers, High Street. Chesterton. MAN BITES DOG: Flambards. Cambridge.

ON THE BRINK: Black Bull. High Street. Sawston. OUT IN THE COLD: Milkmaid Tavern, Willingham. PARSONS Longsands Community College.

St Ncots7 SHOTGUN: Lounge bar. RBL Club. Saffron Road, His'ion. 1 TRAYNIER'S TRIBUTE TO ELVIS: Ship Inn. March.

LEE WELLBERRY: Ballroom. RBL Club. Saffron Road, Histon. SUNDAY 10 BLUES JAM SESSION: Boat Race, East Road, Cambridge. Lunchtime PLEASE NOTE: Gip MUST be received by 4pm on Friday for the following week's paper.

By Mond))) It's already too late. Please phone (01223-358877 ext 313). fax (460846) or send (51 Newmarket Road. Cambridge CBS BEJ) in good time to avoid disappointment. MONDAY 11 THE FIELD, SUPERSONIC: Boat Race, Cambridge.

JAM NIGHT: Kisbys Hut, Papworth Everard. JAZZ AMBIENCE: Cross Keys Saxon Street. Cambridge. TUESDAY 12 INFINITUM FEATURING NIKKI YEOH: Boat Race. Cambridge.

Cambridge Modern Jazz Club. WEDNESDAY 13 BACKTRACK: King William IV Fenstantoo. CHINA CRISIS: Boat Cambridge. GRAND ONION JAZZ BAND: The Falcon, New Street. St Neots.

PETE NADEN HONEST TRUTH Cambridge United Supporters' Club. Newmarket Road, Cambndge. THE STRAWBERRY JAM: The Fox, Burwell. Electro acoustic jam session CROSSWORD 1431 ACROSS example. on the way up.

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