Claire Griffiths, Author at Blackpool Social Club

02 May

Cowbell Radio hosts 7″ of Bliss and Las Kellies at Blackpool Cricket Club.

This weekend at Blackpool Cricket Club, Cowbell Radio hosts 7" of Bliss with some amazing support acts. Now if you have experienced any of the legendary nights in Blackpool such as Edan last year with Cowbell Radio you know what a treat is lined up. However, if you were was kicking yourself because that was the night you thought, "Aw, I will just stay in and watch TV," now is your chance to "Turn off your television set and do something less boring instead," as described in 80's TV Favourite Why Don't You. I caught up with Mark 'Chinny' Davis to…

29 Apr

Gallery: Easter Saturday at The Blue Room

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsMusic & Gigs

The Senton Bombs play the Blue Room on Easter Saturday. Images courtesy of Carl Gray photography.

25 Apr

Easter Sunday at The Blue Room

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsMusic & Gigs

On Easter Sunday I went along to The Blue Room with another photographer from altblackpool (pictures to follow). We were lucky enough to watch quite a show, starting with Leoni Jane Kennedy who, at such a tender age, really belts out a tune. Leoni's set was acoustic and her singing voice is strong and melodic. She sang to the crowd without a touch of nerves and lit up the room with her youthful exuberance. Next up were a local band, The Locals (catchy name). Having never seen them before I enjoyed their energy which rubbed off on an Easter egg…

22 Apr

Crazy For You at The Grand Theatre Preview.

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

On 23rd – 26th April, The Grand Theatre, Blackpool is launching Crazy For You, which is the latest production by Blackpool Operatic Players. The musical is set in 1930s Deadrock, Nevada and New York City. It is a romantic comedy musical based around the best-loved songs and music by George and Ira Gershwin. You can expect to hear well-loved classics such as “Someone to Watch Over Me”, “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” and “I Got Rhythm.” The main character, Bobby Child, is the son of a rich banking family, whose mother sends him to Nevada to foreclose on…

18 Apr

Illuminasia at The Winter Gardens

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLocal News

Today sees Illuminasia opening its doors to the public for the first day of Blackpool’s newest family attraction. The inside of Olympia inside the Winter Gardens has been transformed into a huge indoor illuminated fantasy land with six immersive zones, from The Blackpool Experience to The Wonders of the World, featuring our very own Tower. The show takes you through various rooms and locations and individuals are free to take photographs. Move among the sharks and sea creatures of The Deep and be amazed by The Wonders of the World. Blending the traditional Chinese craft of lantern making with modern technology,…

31 Mar

LeftCoast hosts Len Grant at FYCreatives

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Last week at FYCreatives, LeftCoast organised their regular event, The Golden Section. These events reach out to local artists and creatives by featuring noted practising artists and providing a platform for their work and a story behind it. They are interesting meetings and free by registering on-line. FYCreatives is a cool place and you always get provided with a hot drink and a sandwich or two. On this particular occasion, the photographer, Len Grant presented a cross section of his work. I was especially interested to hear from a photographer who has successfully crossed over from quite architectural lead images to…

20 Mar

North West Hair and Beauty at The Winter Gardens

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsLocal News

This year's Hair and Beauty North West took place on 16 and 17 March at the Winter Gardens. Over 7,000 hair and beauty professionals and students took part in the weekend's events at what is the longest-running hair and beauty event in the region. Altblackpool's Jay Clapp was in attendance to shoot the extraordinary, extravagant and cutting edge peacocking on display. Visit Jay Clapp Photography for more fine art and fashion images.

17 Mar

The BMX UK Vert Series at Ramp City

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing

There are some exciting alternative goings on going down, literally, at Ramp City in Blackpool. I caught up with Woody, who runs Big Woodys Skateboard shop based at Ramp City, to find out more and discover how people can get involved. If you are not aware, Ramp City is usually targeted at skateboarders so the opportunity to use it for BMXs is a good one. Its not just for the riders either, if you enjoy extreme sports you are welcome to go and watch and take in the atmosphere and there is an awesome café just next door to keep your energy…

28 Feb

March of The Mods at Blackpool Cricket Club with Cowbell Radio

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsMusic & Gigs

Cowbell Radio's weekly show, Beat Generation, is hosting what is billed to be a 'large' event this Saturday. It is to support a local charity and has a stellar line up. Unfortunately, all the tickets are sold out! We were lucky enough to catch up with the organisers to find out what it is all about and how we can keep up to date with future events. Tell me all about who you are and what you do. Hi. We are Norman Haslam and Gaz Heckman. We run a radio show called Beat Generation on Cowbell Radio show every Tuesday…

24 Feb

How The People came to be

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsMusic & Gigs

There are some amazing aspirational things going on in Blackpool and the local area. Fylde and Wyre are stuffed with talent and through various social tools, individuals can reach out via a number of means to raise their profile and communicate their medium of choice. Through local artists, dancers, and music makers to broadcasters and writers, Blackpool is challenging perception and raising local talent which in turn is pushing energy into our quirky seaside town. Last year I was asked to photograph the under 18s Battle of The Bands at Blackpool Sixth Form College. I wasn't sure what to expect but was bowled over with…