Delph to rock at Party in the Park

STATUS QUO legend John Coghlan will headline a star-filled line-up to give locals an afternoon to remember at the ninth annual Party in the Party.

The extravaganza, organised by the Wake Up Delph Committee, will be held on Saturday, September 20 at the Delph and Dobcross Cricket Club, with gates opening at 3pm.

A fantastic bill of singers, bands, entertainers and performers has been arranged to make sure guests get on their feet and enjoy the popular event.

In a major coup, the organisers have secured the talents of one of the four original members of Status Quo, John Coghlan, and his band – John Coghlan’s Quo.

Phil Beckwith, one of the organisers, said: “John will bring the fantastic Quo sound to Delph and is sure to get the place rocking.

“Also back by huge demand are possibly the best band that have played at this fantastic event – the Kaiser Monkey Killers who took Delph by storm last year.

“On the bill also will be arguably the UK’s number one tribute to Robbie Williams – Danny Lowry, a fantastic entertainer in his own right.

“And to bring a bit of sunshine to the party there will be the fantastic reggae sounds of Tanni, jammin’ with the crowds.”

Black Garter will open the event and for the first time there will be a showcase of local talent from youngsters from Oldham’s youth organisation Mahdlo.

Delph Band will end the evening with a Last Night of the Proms finale, with Gilbert Symes leading the way for ‘Jerusalem’ and ‘Land of Hope and Glory’, before a fireworks display.

Phil added: “The event is already proving as popular as ever as all the corporate packages, sponsorship and gazebo pitches have already been booked up.

“It is now possibly Saddleworth’s number one outside, family-friendly, musical party which again brings a fantastic line-up and again Delph will rock.”

Party in the Park raises funds to provide a fantastic Christmas Lights and switch-on ceremony for the village, which will be on Saturday, November 29 this year.

Tickets are on sale at Uppermill and Delph Post Offices or Delph and Dobcross Cricket Club or the Party in the Park hotline 07716 335 822.

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