The annual Ellel Gala with special meaning this year following the 2017 floods and the terrific efforts made by the villagers to help each other out. We will shout our […]

We'll be taking part in the parade from 1pm - 3pm from Liverpool Road to Cathedral Gardens (see the route here: http://manchesterday.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/parade-route.jpg) then playing a static set from 5.10 - […]

Based at Halton Mill, not far from M6 junction 34, this is one we're looking forward to as an evening parade at about 6.00pm followed by a static set, although details may well change nearer the time. Keep up to date on the whole thing via the Millfest's Facebook page.

More details when we have them, the event is based at Eyes Meadow where the procession arrives at about 2pm, having left Avenue Road at 12.45pm. Whatever times we play, we're looking forward to it immensely and we hope to see you there!

We're busking in St John's Square, Blackpool in support of our nominated charity for this year; Blue Skies Hospitals Fund. We are supporting this charity in memory of Ian Ward, a long time member of Batala Lancaster who passed away earlier this year.