MCFC 125: Gary James talk at The Dancehouse 11/04/2019

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I'll post some further details soon but wanted to give Bluemooners early notice that the MCFC 125 celebration event I've been organising with the MCFC OSC is now live. There are discounts for members of the MCFC OSC (see listing for codes - https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125 ).

I’ll issue more details soon but the basic idea is that the first half focuses on the origins of MCFC through to winning the FAC in 1904 and then second half is about the role Supporters have played in MCFC’s history (I’ll be talking about chants, the OSC being 70, crowds, Maine Rd matchday rituals etc.).

Anyway tickets are on sale now. Feel free to spread the word ASAP. Thanks Gary

Get your tickets here: https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125

Incidentally, the meeting to formally create MCFC was held on Thursday 12th April 1894 - this is the closest Thursday to that anniversary.
 
Looking forward to it, but it may clash with a Champions League Quarter Final match - First Legs are Tuesday 9th / Wednesday 10th April.

Obviously not a problem if we are at home but if we're away it may affect numbers.
 
GortonBlue62 said:
Looking forward to it, but it may clash with a Champions League Quarter Final match - First Legs are Tuesday 9th / Wednesday 10th April.

Obviously not a problem if we are at home but if we're away it may affect numbers.
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We wanted to ensure it was on a Thursday (no CL) night close to the original date of the meeting (12th April 1894). That Thursday was about the only one we could guarantee there wouldn't be a first team fixture. I totally agree that Wednesday night many fans could be in mainland Europe but we were stuck for dates beyond that. I'm hoping we have a CL game at home on Wednesday night of course.
 
Over 80 tickets gone already: https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125

The first half will primarily focus on the origins of the club; its bid to represent all of Manchester; the first major trophy. The second half will focus on supporters, crowds, attendances, match day at Maine Road etc. The idea is that this is a celebration of City on the closest Thursday to the club's official launch meeting as MCFC (that was held on 12 April 1894; the talk is on 11 April 2019). So come along and celebrate City and what makes City special.
 
pluto said:
125 theme but this time hope mill theatre
https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/dreamshed/
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That’s a play by my friend, the excellent Bill Cronshaw and I’d encourage Blues to attend that too.

My show on 11th April 2019, the closest Thursday to the club’s actual formation meeting (held on 12th April 1894), is in two halves. The first focuses on the origins of the club with the latest research being presented through to the first major trophy success and the incredible scenes that surrounded it. The second half focuses on supporters - chants, attendances, bananas, Maine Rd and so much more. It’s a celebration of both City and Supporters timed to coincide with the 125th anniversary. The venue capacity is about 400 and around half the tickets have already gone, so if you want to attend reserve your ticket ASAP. Tickets are £9.50 and there are concessions too, plus a discount for OSC members. See https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125 for details of the discounts and to book.
 
Tickets going quickly for 11 April. It’s a one-off event and won’t be repeated https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125

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MCFC 125Celebrating the birth & first successes of Manchester City
This event has been established by the MCFC Official Supporters Club to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Manchester City - born in April 1894.

In the first half Dr Gary James will take us on a journey through the birth of Manchester City and on to the club's first success, the 1904 FA Cup. He'll talk about the key moments (such as the 1904 homecoming that made Manchester a footballing city) and the personalities that established the club (including Joshua Parlby – the visionary who established City).

Gary will also celebrate the contribution supporters have made to the club's development focusing on the moments and songs that helped establish City's cultural DNA.
 
Gary James said:
Tickets going quickly for 11 April. It’s a one-off event and won’t be repeated https://www.thedancehouse.co.uk/events/2019/228-mcfc-125

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MCFC 125Celebrating the birth & first successes of Manchester City
This event has been established by the MCFC Official Supporters Club to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Manchester City - born in April 1894.

In the first half Dr Gary James will take us on a journey through the birth of Manchester City and on to the club's first success, the 1904 FA Cup. He'll talk about the key moments (such as the 1904 homecoming that made Manchester a footballing city) and the personalities that established the club (including Joshua Parlby – the visionary who established City).

Gary will also celebrate the contribution supporters have made to the club's development focusing on the moments and songs that helped establish City's cultural DNA.
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Now that we know the CL games there’s no clash so a brief reminder that tickets are available for the show: https://dancehouse.ticketline.co.uk...er-the-dancehouse-theatre-2019-04-11-19-30-00. I hope to see a few Blues there. Cheers
 
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