Colin Petch Archives

“It’s just a gang of mates who haven’t met each other yet.” Colin Petch on NOT Lonely This Christmas

Posted by Colin Petch | Dec 20, 2021 | Enterprise

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many across the UK, this sentiment doesn’t...

Posted by Colin Petch | Dec 16, 2021 | Bands & Gigs, Music

After what can only be described as a terrific year for Manchester Collective, the music...

Posted by Colin Petch | Nov 16, 2021 | Arts, Heritage

Something extremely special is on show all year round within the North Pennines AONB (Area of...

Posted by Colin Petch | Oct 19, 2021 | Arts, Theatre

Road was Farnworth-born, Jim Cartwright’s first play. Written during a time of much social...

Posted by Colin Petch | Oct 2, 2021 | Bands & Gigs, Music

Journalists sometimes get it wrong. In 1849, a chap by the name of Angus Reach talked about the...