Tag: Golden Garter

Stars remembered ahead of Golden Garter jubilee reunion

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From jokers, to royalty, Pat Fallon saw it all at Wythenshawe’s Golden Garter, which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its opening.

Some of the nation’s finest comedy talent and musicians played at the venue including the Rolling Stones, Shirley Bassey, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse, Tommy Cooper and Dave Allen.

And Pat, who began as cloakroom attendant, before become bar manager at the club, recalls how the venue hosted the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret. Continue reading “Stars remembered ahead of Golden Garter jubilee reunion”

Stars of the 70s to recreate Wythenshawe’s Golden Garter Club magic

sheps-outside-the-golden-garterThere’ll be a blast from the past at the end of the month as the resident cabaret act at Wythenshawe’s Golden Garter  Club make a return visit to the town.

Shep’s Banjo Boys, who entertained at  The Golden Garter in Rowlandsway from 1968 until 1972, will play at the Lifestyle Centre in Woodhouse Park on September 30. Continue reading “Stars of the 70s to recreate Wythenshawe’s Golden Garter Club magic”