ADDRESS
Longton VM
Victory Lane (Off School Lane)
Longton
Lancashire
PR4 5DL
WHAT’S ON
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Longton VM Membership
Although club membership is not necessary to attend any of these events it is a good idea.
Membership to Longton VM currently costs £22 per year and as well as feeling part of something good you also
get discounts on Events & Drinks......
Saturday November 20th - Norman Prince & Paul Johnson
Norman was the front-man and leader of the country’s top comedy folk group, The Houghton
Weavers, for over 24 years and his humour and tales were a major part of the Weavers success
over many years. Their TV series ‘Sit Thi Deawn’ is still the definitive example of North West
life. Paul Johnston was a member of the ‘Legendary’ folk group – The Fivepenny Piece. He
currently performs with his own group ‘Cracked Flag’ and like Norman he is a Lancashire Lad
November 27th - Comedy Night
Comedy Night Live is at Longton VM with a quality line up of 3 fantastic professional comedians
Including your brilliant host and compere Bobby Murdock.
Headliner Justin Moorhouse As seen on Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy, Live At The
Apollo, Coronation Street, & Looking for Eric. Cal Halbert, Britain’s Got Talent Finalist 2016
“Brilliant”- David Walliams
Friday November 12th - Presentation Night
We’re very proud of every player that takes to the field to represent Longton VM and Presentation
Night is an opportunity for players, their families and friends and our members to get together to
celebrate their achievements both at individual and team level.
Tuesday October 12th - Managers v Presidents Fun Doubles
Our annual match between 2 teams picked on the night. Open to all members whether you can
bowl or not. Any non bowlers will be teamed with a bowler to even it up.
It is a “Fun” night so if you have ever fancied bowling and not tried it then this is the ideal
opportuinity.
Email andrew@longtonvm.co.uk for more info or to express interest
Sunday October 10th - Longton Community Cinema Presents
“The Last Bus”
A heart-warming tale of Tom (Timothy Spall), a pensioner whose wife, Mary (Phyllis
Logan), has just passed away, who travels from Britain's most Northerly point, John
O'Groats, to his original home town at its most Southerly point, Land's End, using his
free bus pass. He carries with him his wife's ashes in a small suitcase, travelling the
length of the country to take her back home.
Monday October 11th - AGM
Out with the old and in with the new! The AGM is the time to bring fresh blood into the club's
committee by electing new club officers (Chairman, PRO, Secretary etc.)- this can bring a new
energy to the club as a fresh set of ideas and approaches to running the club are introduced. ing:
• The minutes (recorded notes) of the previous AGM
• A summary of the club year
• An review of current committee roles
• The election of the new committee for the following academic year
Sunday 12th December - Kids Christmas Party with Billy
Back by popular demand are the Longton VM Kids Christmas parties.
In addition to the best Christmas disco in town, we also have a visit to Santa where every child
get’s a present.
Suitable for children up to 10 years old
Food is available on the day
Parents are free of charge but a maximum of 2 per child
The bar will be open serving drinks
WHAT’S ON
Saturday November 20th -
Norman Prince & Paul Johnson
Norman was the front-man and leader of
the country’s top comedy folk group, The
Houghton Weavers, for over 24 years and
his humour and tales were a major part of
the Weavers success over many years. Their
TV series ‘Sit Thi Deawn’ is still the
definitive example of North West life. Paul
Johnston was a member of the ‘Legendary’
folk group – The Fivepenny Piece. He
currently performs with his own group
‘Cracked Flag’ and like Norman he is a
Lancashire Lad
November 27th - Comedy Night
Comedy Night Live is at Longton VM with a
quality line up of 3 fantastic professional
comedians Including your brilliant host and
compere Bobby Murdock.
Headliner Justin Moorhouse As seen on
Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, Max and Paddy,
Live At The Apollo, Coronation Street, &
Looking for Eric. Cal Halbert, Britain’s Got
Talent Finalist 2016
“Brilliant”- David Walliams
Sunday October 10th -
Longton Community Cinema
Presents
“The Last Bus”
A heart-warming tale of Tom (Timothy
Spall), a pensioner whose wife, Mary
(Phyllis Logan), has just passed away,
who travels from Britain's most
Northerly point, John O'Groats, to his
original home town at its most
Southerly point, Land's End, using his
free bus pass. He carries with him his
wife's ashes in a small suitcase,
travelling the length of the country to
take her back home.
