Bongo's Bingo Manchester Albert Hall, Saturday 26th July 2025

ABOUT BONGO'S Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience. It’s a crazy mix of traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals, audience participation and countless magical moments, currently taking place in almost 50 locations around the world. Bongo’s Bingo is a wild shared social extravaganza and a night of pure nostalgic escapism, with the chance to win iconic prizes from giant pink unicorns and Henry Hoovers to mobility scooters and karaoke machines at each and every show. It’s immersive, inclusive and incredible. Everyone from 18 to 92 plays and parties together. There are no barriers and no limits. Quite simply, there’s nothing else like it. Cost: Member £18.00 Non Member £22.00 Event Information: Start Time: 6:30pm | Last Entry: 7:30pm First Game of Bingo: 8:00pm BINGO RAVE CHEESY SINGALONGS DANCE OFFS SICK PRIZES & CASH MONEY TO BE WON For more information about this event and how it all comes topgether, contact Tony Kershaw who has experienced one of these event, his wife thought it was great. Also watch this video https://youtu.be/qJQ75QMmPbY?si=9GKnXTnHaQKR4YS0

The 100 Sunday, 17th August 2025 @ Old Trafford

 

The Hundred is designed to provide an entertaining experience for families and people of all ages. Whether it’s your first time to a match of The Hundred or you’ve been to other cricket in the past and you’re bringing someone new, The Hundred is here to welcome everyone. The Hundred is an action-packed, unmissable, 100-ball cricket competition that will put you on the edge of your seat. Everyone is welcome.

 

What to expect

Cricket intertwines with a carnival atmosphere to provide the perfect day or evening out for everyone. Renowned for our Fan Village experience with a wide range of food stalls and summer bars for the ultimate event day PLUS there are live musicians and DJs to keep the party going!

Kids are in their element with a range of interactive games, such as crazy golf, cricket and soft archery. Take in the roaming entertainment and don't miss your photo opportunity with the stilt cricketers!

It is not just a game but an experience for all involved. It doesn't matter if you’re a family, coming with friends or alone there is something for everyone!

Background

It features world-class players and massive names from around the world. Eight city-based teams, created specifically for The Hundred, will compete  over five weeks every summer.

Each team has a men's and women's squad, with the two competitions running alongside each other.

Eight new teams were created for The Hundred. Those teams are:

• Birmingham Phoenix (Edgbaston)
• London Spirit (Lord's)
• Manchester Originals (Emirates Old Trafford)
• Northern Superchargers (Headingley)
• Oval Invincibles (The Kia Oval)
• Southern Brave (Utilita Bowl)
• Trent Rockets (Trent Bridge)
• Welsh Fire (Sophia Gardens)

Each squad comprises 15 players with a maximum of three overseas stars, plus plus a maximum of one centrally contracted England player in the Men's Competition

This is a new venture for Mancass and if you are interested please contact Jodi Arch, Colin Cathcart or Ged Morris. We will be sending round a newsletter soon as we get the prices but please contact us early so that we can prebook the tickets before the general public.

Please note Jodi will be booking all the shows from 2026 onwards when Pam takes a back seat

Prices: we will not know which tickets we have been allocated until after April 1^st, an example of pricing is shown below

Stand A, Block A4 Row 8

Ticket Prices including Booking Fee & Postage: 

• Adults - Members £27 and Non Members £32

  

For further details and bookings, you can either use the   or contact Colin Cathcart

Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and the Number Places Required (Member/Non-Member)

Santa Xmas Special on the East Lancs Railway, 14:30, Sunday 14th  December 2025

You better not pout and you better not cry, Santa Claus is coming to town!

Steam into Christmas on the East Lancashire Railway’s famously festive Santa Specials . Your family will make enchanted memories to share as they take a trip through the magical Irwell Valley alongside colourful characters and surprises.

And what Christmas treat would be complete without a visit from a host of happy elves and Santa Claus himself.

Begin the adventure at Bury Bolton Street Station where you will journey through a gorgeously decorated winter wonderland. Say hello to Mrs Claus and the talking Christmas Tree, and maybe even stop for a quick singalong with our carol singing choir of polar bears, before boarding your train.

Once you’re settled into your seat, a steam train will haul you to Rawtenstall and back on an approximately 80-minute round trip. Along the way the festive fun continues as you meet your favourite Christmas characters and get the chance to belt out a couple of festive classics with the brass band. Whilst travelling, Santa himself will visit your carriage with a gift for every little one, and there will be plenty of time to have a chat with him and take a Santa selfie or two.

Grown-ups can look forward to mince pies and a festive tipple or soft drink. For the children there will be a drink, chocolate and an activity pack.

Adults – Gluten free biscuits available

Children – Dairy free chocolate available

 

 

Prices –

Note 1: Please state age and gender of child so they receive the correct present

Adult: Member £30,  Member with no shares £33,   Non-Member £36

• Child 0-17: Member £25,  Member with no shares £29,  Non-Member £35 
• Adult with Child U3 on knee: Member £43, Member with no shares £48  Non-Member £52

• PARK & RIDE from Heywood -

• Why not start your journey at Heywood and board the Santa Shuttle Diesel Railcar from Heywood (journey time approximately 15 minutes), to reach Bury Bolton Street Station, which is the starting point of the steam-hauled Santa Specials? Santa Shuttle tickets are sold on an open return basis meaning that you can return on any service from Bury to Heywood.

Parking is free, Heywood Shuttle tickets are priced at £3 (Adult) and £2(child 3-17 years) and are only available in advance. Shuttle times will be added later.

Diesel Shuttle, departs Heywood

Santa Special, departs Bury

13:05	13:40
*13:55	*14:30

 

What’s included -

• Winter wonderland walkthrough at Bury Bolton Street Station featuring beautifully decorated festive scenes, a choir of carol singing polar bears and a magical talking Christmas Tree (Please note, there will be some flashing lights).
• Interactions with special Christmas characters including old favourites like the elves, Mrs Claus and our very own Ice Princess.
• An approximately 80-minute steam train ride from Bury to Rawtenstall and back.
• A visit from Santa with extra time to talk and take photographs.
• A Christmas gift for every child, selected by age brand.
• High quality children’s activity books.
• Traditional brass band on board.

 For further details and bookings, you can either use the  or the form below or contact Colin Cathcart

Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and the Number Places Required , plus ages of children (Member/Non-Member) and if you want  advance shuttle tickets

 

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          Contact Colin Cathcart via email, mancass-treasurer@virginmedia.com, or phone (07592 980533), or Complete form below and send, with cheque for total amount made payable to "Mancass" to  Colin Cathcart, 6 Farriers Lane, Marland, Rochdale. OL11 4NZ

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Santa Xmas Special on the East Lancs Railway, 14th December 2025 @ 14:30 pm,

My ticket booking is:-

       ......... Adult member plus tickets at £ 30                           ......... Child-member plus tickets at £ 25

       ......... Adult member (with no shares) tickets at £33         ......... Child member tickets at £29

       ........ Adult non-member tickets at £ 36                          .......... Child non-member tickets at £35

       .........Adult with Child U3 on knee: Member £43, Member with no shares, £48  Non-Member £52

 

If shuttle tickets are required please add @3 per adult and £2 per child............

 

To ensure children receive appropriate presents please add gender and age of children.

 

A cheque, made payable to Mancass, for the total amount of £ ............................ is enclosed.

Name ............................................................... Contact Telephone Number.........................................Membership Number......................

E-mail...........................................................................

Ages of Children..........................................................

Address to post tickets: ....................................................................................................

                                    .........................................................................................................

                                    ....................................................... Postcode ..............................

Tickets and childrens badges will be posted in good time for the event

BOOKINGS ARE SECURED ON RECEIPT OF THE FULL PAYMENT

 

Little Glastonboro @ Littleborough Cricket Club, 21st June 2025   A music festival based in the village of Littleborough; featuring up-and-coming artists, top tribute acts, local bands and community groups. After the success of 2023, they are gearing up for an even bigger and better experience on Saturday 22 June. The festival has 2 stages meaning you can enjoy a constant supply of top-class music! This year there is a special guest from the dance music scene headlining the festival that will have you moving and grooving. Prices: Adults = £30.00 Family Ticket £65 – two adults & two child Child under 16 £10

 To book your tickets please  contact Tony Kershaw.  Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and Number of Tickets/Places Required