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THE HUMAN LEAGUE TO KICKSTART MUSIC LIVE AT DONCASTER RACECOURSE Doncaster Racecourse is gearing up to host Sheffield formed electronic new wave band The Human League, after an evening of racing, on Saturday 16 May. The trio, comprising vocalist and songwriter Philip Oakley, the only constant band member since 1977, and long-serving female vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley will take to the stage following a packed seven race card at the Town Moor venue, South Yorkshire’s premier racecourse. The three-piece band, which evolved into a hugely successful synthpop band throughout the 1980s, has racked up five albums and eight UK Top 10 singles, selling more than 20 million records in total in a career spanning five decades. They are set to perform a raft of hit singles from their back catalogue including Don’t You Want Me, Human and Together in Electric Dreams in front of racecourse crowds. Commenting on the news that Human League are set to kick off the Music Live series at Doncaster Racecourse on May 16, Kieron Gallagher, executive director, said: “The Human League was formed in Sheffield back in the late 70s so it is only fitting that they get the Music Live series underway here in South Yorkshire on 16 May. Hit singles like Don’t You Want Me and Together in Electric Dreams have
stood the test of time and I am sure that they will get the crowds singing along as they soak up the atmosphere late into the evening here at Town Moor. “We have a fantastic line up of musical entertainment to compliment the top sporting action over the summer months with Madness, UB40 and DJs Jo Whiley and Vernon Kay all set to entertain the crowds. We have one remaining act to announce imminently who I’m sure won’t disappoint.” As part of the Music Live series Doncaster Racecourse is also set to play host to Madness on Saturday 27 June with another big name act soon to be announced for Saturday 15 August. The venue will also welcome UB40 who will perform after racing on Ladbrokes Derby Day on Saturday 06 June and it has recently announced its first DJ Live event featuring Jo Whiley and Vernon Kay on Saturday 01 August. Tickets for their summer evening of racing and The Human League live performance are now on sale priced from £33 per person for the Grandstand Enclosure (when booked online). The first race gets underway at 5.30pm and the last at 8.30pm with the live music performance following afterwards. For further information about Doncaster Racecourse or to book tickets call 01302 304200 or go to www. doncaster-racecourse.co.uk.
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THIS WEEK In the News 07/5/1946 08/5/1886 09/5/1671 10/5/1994 11/5/1502 12/51937 -
I was so drunk last night I fell asleep next to the kitchen sink. I’m totally drained this morning.
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“This house,” said the estate agent, “has both its good points and its bad points. “The disadvantages are that there is a chemical plant one street south and a slaughterhouse a street north.” “What are the advantages?” inquired the prospective buyer. “The advantage is that you can always tell which way the wind is blowing.”
07/5/1946 – 08/5/1926 – 09/5/1962 – 10/5/1899 – 11/5/1981 – 12/5/1962 – 13/5/1950 –
A beggar approaches a grandmother at the beach with his hands out. “Please madam,” the poor man pleads, “I haven’t eaten all day.” “Good,” says the grandmother. “Now you won’t have to worry about cramps when you go for a swim.” A week after John bought a bull, he complained to his friend, “All that bull does is eat grass. Won’t even look at a cow.” “Take him to the vet,” his friend suggested. The next week, John is much happier. “The vet gave him some pills, and the bull serviced all of my cows!” he told his pal. “Then he broke through the fence and bred with all my neighbor’s cows! He’s like a machine!” “What kind of pills were they?” asked the friend. “I don’t know, but they’ve got a peppermint taste.” A weeping woman bursts into her hypnotherapist’s office and declares, “Doctor, I have been faithful to my husband for 15 years, but yesterday I broke that trust and had an affair! The guilt is killing me. I just want to forget that it ever happened!” The hypnotherapist shakes his head. “Not again …”
Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering (later renamed Sony) is founded with around 20 employees. Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells beverage “Coca-Cola” as a patent medicine. Thomas Blood, disguised as a clergyman, attempts to steal England’s Crown Jewels Nelson Mandela is inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president. Christopher Columbus leaves for his fourth and final voyage to the West Indies. The Duke and Duchess of York are crowned as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at a ceremony in Westminster Abbey. The first round of the Formula One World Championship is held at Silverstone.
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