One night of magic rush

The original Heartbeats song by The Knife, famously covered by Jose Gonzales to advertise big Sony LCD TVs or something.

Turn forever hand in hand

Everyone loves a bit of free music, particularly when it's in downloadable MP3 form and a cover of a classic song. Click here to download the Gorillaz hit Feel Good Inc, as covered by indie outfit Editors.

Indiana Jones returns

Filming has officially started on the fourth Indiana Jones film, starring 74 year-old Harrison Ford, and if you can't get excited about that, what can you get excited about? Here's Harrison on set reminiscing about the days when he was a young Han Solo. Keep your eyes on the IMDB page here for developments - the film comes out next summer.

Becky's birthday

Every weekend there's another birthday, it's not even funny any more. Big respect to Chewi for providing the photos on his nice new digital camera.


The night gets off to a good start in the Midland where fish fingers cost £9.50 and you have to dress smart.


The girls enjoying themselves.


Later on Dutton arrived. In the background: Dutton and Vic in 30 years.


Graham and Liamo, who wasn't laughing later on when Jimbo pushed him into the road in a shopping trolley.


The birthday girl herself.

Unfortunately no photos have survived of the Royal Scot, where the night was rounded off in style including a guest appearance by James "Danger" Walker and his new friend Lucy Jones.

Hayfield

The 18+ cell group don some walking gear and take to the wilds of Hayfield. A couple of photos have survived for your amusement.


The reservoir, you can't quite make out the rain but it's there.


Everyone takes in the views.

Michelle turns 23

Michelle celebrates yet another birthday, which is a good excuse as any to have a pub crawl. With thanks to Charlotte "snap happy" Ashdown for some of the photos.


Pub games: pool, table football, quiz machine (not pictured).


The fourth pub of the night and the headwear comes out.


Putting the "crawl" into pub crawl.


The Royal Scot never gets boring... except for Katy.

Church 5-a-side

Another year, another 5-a-side in New Mills. This year: no major injuries. With thanks to Matty "ankle crusher" Settle for the photos.


The crowd enjoy some top quality action.


"I'm so glad 42 people turned up."


Out on the pitch.

The best Modest Mouse song ever is...

That's right, Ocean Breathes Salty, featuring Isaac Brock as a bird with a broken arm. Yes yes Float On fans, you can put your hands down now.

Summer arrives

Regular readers will have noticed a lack of photos appearing on the blog lately, so to make up for it, here are two shots of the Cheshire countryside in the sunshine. Stay tuned for more photos in the seasons to come.