Wanna support a signed touring act at The Duchess? On a nationally sponsored tour? Waddya waiting for, read on ...

Congrats to Jonathan Cotton, his lovely wife and all the team at Bang Hair for such a fantastic event last week - and a great amount raised for Guardian Angels, too. You may be surprised to learn that The Duchess works well for lots of different things, not just rock 'n' roll - follow the link and check out the amazing catwalk pics from resident pap Lawrence Dudley.

As a bit of a thank you for all your support, we're throwing a freebie next Wednesday! It's the Trashed Bonfire Night Party with all the usual drinks offers, free tea and toast at the end as well as Guy Fawkes related gubbins like toffee apples, candy floss, glow sticks. Gunpowder for the blowing up of government buildings not included, but then unlike York-born (!) Mr Fawkes you won't get hung, drawn and quartered either.