The Glasgowbury Music Group have just announced the date for the Glasgowbury Music Festival 2008. The date has been set for Saturday 26th July, and once again it all takes place in the stunning surroundings of Eagles Rock just outside Draperstown.

For those of you who don’t know, the Glasgowbury Music Festival continues to be the largest independent music event in Northern Ireland. Last years festival was the biggest and most successful yet, with the likes of Henry McCullough and Duke Special amongst the headliners.

If you’re in an up-and-coming unsigned band, and you think you’ve got what it takes, then you’ll be pleased to hear that the Glasgowbury Music Group are now accepting submissions from artists and bands for this years festival. As you’d expect, as the festival continues to grow year upon year, competition for slots on the bill is becoming increasingly intense – so get your demo CD’s and presspacks in early. The address to write to is:

Festival Submissions,
5 Cahore Terrace,
Draperstown,
Magherafelt,
Co. Derry,
BT45 7LT

You can also get in touch with the folks at Glasgowbury HQ via email: smallbutmassive@gmail.com

As ever, the organisers are always on the lookout for keen, industrious and dependable volunteers to help ensure everything runs smoothly. If you like the sound of that, and would like to play your part in something small but massive then drop the team a line at glasgowbury@gmail.com. An understanding of event procedures and any relevant previous experience would be an advantage.

More updates as and when we get them….

A recent charity match organised by Ballinascreen Hurlers raised £650 in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

A ring has been found in Bradley Park. If you believe it might be yours then you should contact the Parish Office.

Bancran T.O.W. Club will be holding their annual fundraiser in An Ráth Dubh on Friday 29th February at 9pm.

A 45 Card Drive will take place in Brackaghreilly Hall on Saturday 1st March at 8.15pm. Supper will be served.

A fundraising disco in aid of the Missions will take place in An Ráth Dubh on Saturday 1st March. Admission is

• Nominations for Club Mayor/Mayoress are currently being taken. This position is being promoted as part of the 75th Anniversary celebrations. Closing date for nominations is Monday 18th February. Contact Claire McKenna.
• Minor Presentation Night on Friday 22nd February
• Tony Scullion will be conducting a 1-hour coaching session on Wednesday 20th February from 6pm-7pm in the new Recreation Centre. The session is open for all underage football, camogie, hurling and ladies football coaches in the Club.

Bookings are now being taken until Monday 31st March for use of the recreation centre and reservation of places in various classes. For more information, telephone Workspace on (0)28 79628113.

A part-time cleaner (Mon-Fri) for the recreation centre is also required. For further details telephone (0)28 79628377

A fundraising event in aid of the Barnardo’s charity will take place in Derrynoid Forest on Wednesday 30th April starting at 9am. Parents are welcome to bring children along and refreshments will be served. For further details, contact Elizabeth at Draperstown Library on (0)28 79628249