24th November 2010
In this weeks newsletter
- The Zine Of All Zines
- Little Brother Is Due
- Festive Beer Hampers
- NYE Tickets Now On Sale
Wednesday 24 November
Pull Yourself Together
A massive collaboration of sorts: “Pull Yourself Together is one of the most pleasurable pieces of paper I have ever read”.
The job in hand, is written and collated by Dan Feeney and Hannah Bayfield. Designed and laid out by Rob Walmsley (Teacake) then finally printed by ‘Last Of The Summer Wine Tribute Act’ aka MARC The Printers. Who would of thought this could have happened, but now here it is in my hand, after two glorious years. Still going strong.
The current issue is about to launch tonight, featuring artwork from Rabbit Portal (who is doing our new exhibition in February 2011) so it involves even more good Common people, if that was possible? The fanzine also includes exclusive interviews with Steve Lamacq and The Divine Comedy. Its definitely a thing of beauty, and gives me a warm glow inside.
Something Around The Corner
Giving birth next year
If you had read some ‘tabloid’ websites, we will soon be announcing a new arrival.
The embryonic stages are going extremely well, mother and son are in a very comfortable and stable condition. Expect some labour pains to happen throughout January. With a due date of February 2011.
Names have already been jotted down, Jack’s Place and John’s Tavern have been thrown in to the suggestion box, but the name will be picked very soon. If you would like to purchase our new baby a present, then please visit the stable to wet the baby’s head once we have announced the exact location.
Got all that? Thought so…..I could have just said we are hoping to open a new bar next year, but that would have been too simple. Official news in the next mailout. PS. By all means please do NOT click the link below to find out the real name of the bar.
Winter Is Beer
Hampers for all
It’s been another event filled month at Common on the beer front. Having two rare American crafts on draft, and new seasonals from some of our finest allies.
A new lot of new winter beers are starting to drop through our doors. This means we are going to have even more to offer you. We have also decided to put together a Christmas beer hamper of six amazing craft beers that will surely fill you with some festive cheer. Three of the six beers will only be available in the hamper and not for sale through normal methods. These will be available to purchase in December and will be strictly limited.
We are also showcasing two of our favourite breweries from this amazing year at Common, Darkstar and Thornbridge. They will run up until Christmas with a very special beer in-between, a collaboration between the two breweries to create what promises to be an amazing beverage.
http://beerevolution.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/when-dark-star-met-thornbridge/
Friday 31 December
Pumping Iron NYE Special
As mentioned in the last mailout we have announced NYE details. Strictly limited to 120 tickets they are only £10 until 15th December, only available from behind the bar. Included in the ticket price is a free glass of chilled Prosecco at midnight.
The night is hosted by Pumping Iron, everyone’s most favourite discotheque and has a Gladiatorial theme to it. So dress up as a massive lion, or Romanesque solider, bring your friends, it will be lots of fun.
*NB* To avoid disappointment we strongly recommend you buy tickets for the event beforehand as they will sell out quickly. We can only guarantee entry with tickets. From 15th December, ticket prices will increase to £15, and will remain this amount on the night.
THIS Week at Common
Wednesday 24th // Pull Yourself Together
8pm until midnight
Thursday 25th // Stop Making Sense
9pm until 2am – free
Friday 26th // Freitags with Benjamin Yourself
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Saturday 27th // Friends In Common wih Joe Respite (Lucky Me)
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
NEXT Week at Common
December Wednesday 1st // Common Knowledge
7.30pm until 11pm – free
Thursday 2nd // Stop Making Sense
9pm until 2am – free
Friday 3rd // Frietags with Craig Campbell
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
Saturday 4th // Friends In Common with Sean Canty
9pm until 2am – free before 10pm / £2 after
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Remember to use your ‘shiny orange members card’ to get 10% off food and drink all day every day (t&c apply) – lost your card? drop us an email with your name and address – thanks