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The G5O is a new contest group located near Manchester in the N.W. of England

We plan to take part in all the major UK and World Wide contests using CW and SSB.
Although we will use commercial transceivers, our computer interfacing and control
equipment has been consrtucted by members of our group.

If you would like to take part as an experienced operator or you enjoy construction
or simply helping out as part of a new group, please get in touch.

Please note that G5O group will be participating in the 2008
CQWW WPX contest.
CW from 0000 UTC May 24th to 2359 UTC 25th May. 2008.
Watch this space soon for other planned contests by the G5O group.

Click here for CQ WPX Announced Operations: 2007

The photographs show details of our Contest Site and Operators.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

Stockport Town Hall - Centenary Celebrations

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CENTENARY EVENTS PROGRAMME

* Do you have a story, memory, photograph, experience and/or anecdote relating to the last 100 years of the Town Hall? *
Please email the Stockport Express

(Stockport Council is working with the Stockport Express in the run up to the Centenary celebrations of the Town Hall).
Concerts & Dances
 
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Wurlitzer Organ Concert
Monday 30 June
12 noon - 1pm

organist Kevin Morgan
Free admission

"Bow Tie" Social Dance
Monday 30 June
7.30pm - 11pm
with resident organist Charles Brown and MC Mike Davies.
Featuring Eric Barlow as he returns to the Town Hall for a Sing-a-long with the Wurlitzer from 7pm.
Free admission

'Party' Tea Dance with Wurlitzer dances
Wednesday 9 July
1.30pm - 4pm

Resident organist & MC
Free admission

Stockport Town Hall Gala Concert
Saturday 12 July
7.30pm - 10pm
A celebratory concert spectacular featuring Stockport Symphony Orchestra and organist Nigel Ogden, conducted by Ed Warren.

All tickets £10 available from the Town Hall Box Office
Tel: 0845 8330973

 

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Town Hall Peace CelebrationsAudio Visual Show
100 years of Stockport Life
shown in the prestigious Council Chamber

1 - 3 July
On the hour: 11am - 8pm
Book on to a free guided Town Hall tour
(1-3 July only).
4 and 5 July
On the hour: 11am - 4pm
7 July to 12 July
On the hour: 11am - 4pm
Free admission

Free Town Hall Tours
Tuesday - Thursday, 1 - 3 July
10.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 6.30pm, 7.30pm
Tel: 0845 8330973
Booking essential

A Room with a View Exhibition
10am - 9pm
Community led exhibition in the Ballroom - 100 years of Stockport life including a snap shot of Stockport today.
Café and musical showcases
Free admission

 

Mayor's Charity Centenary Summer Fayre
Saturday 5 July
10am - 4pm

Family fun and entertainment
Free admission

Battle of the Bands
(11-19yrs)
Dance Matters Showcase
(8-18yrs)

Sunday 6 July

For information contact Stockport Art Gallery Tel: 0161 474 4453

Edwardian Evening
Monday 7 July
A two course dinner with a programme of "The Good Old Days Music Hall Entertainment"
7.30pm - 11.30pm

Ticket only: £18.00 available from the Mayor's Office,
Tourist Information Centre or
Town Hall Box Office
Tel: 0845 8330973

Silent Movie with Wurlitzer
Thursday 10 July
accompaniment
Organist Dennis James,
featuring Buster Keaton 'The Blacksmith' and Harold Lloyd 'The Girl Shy'.
7.30pm - 10pm
Free admission

Celebrations Finale
Sunday 13 July
1pm - 10pm
Culminating the fortnight celebrations, Stockport is throwing the biggest street party the town centre has ever seen.

A whole day of outdoor events around the Town Hall bursting with fabulous entertainment for all the family including international street theatre and performances, live music 'till late with a spectacular firework finale.
FREE

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