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The Daniel Lambert Challenge

Playwright, singer songwriter and former stand up comedian Skatz is walking the 100 mile Leicestershire Round in 5 days. At the end of each 7 hour stage there will be an event at which he will perform a special preview of songs from his play ‘Daniel Lambert’s Trousers’, which will tour Leicestershire in 2012.

Join him at the following venues for music, raffle and fun:

Mon 19th Sept  The Bull’s Head, Nailstone, 6-8pm (food too)

Tues 20th Sept  The White Horse, Leire, 6-8pm

Weds 21st Sept  The Blue Bell Inn, Rothley, 8.30-11pm (quiz too)

Thurs 22nd Sept  The Old Barn Inn, Glooston, 7.30-10pm (call 01858 545215 to book)

Fri 23rd Sept  The Cheney Arms, Gaddesby, (call 01664 840260 for details)

(If you want to join Skatz on part of his walk, or would like to donate to the cause with cash or a raffle prize, go to www.daniellambertstrousers.com and leave a message)

Other important dates:

Fri 30th Sept – Charity gig at The Donkey pub, Welford Road, Leicester, 8.30pm, £5 door, with: Skatz, Roger Wilson, Gren Bartley, Liz Scattergood, Chris Conway,

Steve Cartwright and Julia Disney

Sun 16th Oct – ‘Trouserfest’ at The Donkey, 12-4pm – a fundraising Fayre with stalls, games, drinks, food and music.

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