England
Cheshire
Antrobus Soulcakers
Category:
Folk Play-only Group
Home Town:
Antrobus, Grid Ref.: SJ6479, Lat.& Long.: 53.3110, -2.5329
Description:
A traditional Cheshire Souling play performed on All Soul's Eve and the following 2 weekends. The Antrobus Gang are well established with continuity a distinguishing feature.
Performances:
Forthcoming:
08-Nov-2024
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 19:30
Salt Barge Inn, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
3. - 20:15
Thorn Inn, Grappenhall Lane, Appleton Thorn, Cheshire, WA4 4QX
4. - 21:00
Parish Club, Dudlow Green Rd, Appleton, Cheshire, WA4 5EQ
5. - 21:45
Birch and Bottle, Northwich Rd, Higher Whitley, Cheshire, WA4 4PH - Chang Noi Thai Restaurant
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
09-Nov-2024
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 18:30
High Bird Shooting, Willington Corner, Utkinton, Cheshire, CW6 0NB
3. - 20:00
Stanley Arms, Old Rd, Anderton, Cheshire, CW9 6AG
4. - 20:45
Spinner and Bergamot, The Avenue, Comberbach, Cheshire, CW9 6AY
5. - 21:30
George and Dragon, High St, Great Budworth, Cheshire, CW9 6HF
6. - 22:15
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD
Notes:
Times are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play.
Past events:
15-Nov-2014
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 20:30
Stanley Arms, Old Rd, Anderton, Cheshire, CW9 6AG
3. - 21:15
Spinner and Bergamot, The Avenue, Comberbach, Cheshire, CW9 6AY
4. - 22:00
George and Dragon, High St, Great Budworth, Cheshire, CW9 6HF
5. - 22:30
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD
Notes:
Times are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play. The gang will be collecting for Mid Cheshire Mencap, St Rocco's Hospice and other local charities.
14-Nov-2014
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 19:00
Antrobus Village Hall, School Lane, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6LB - Youth Group
3. - 20:30
Cock O' Budworth, Warrington Rd, Great Budworth, Cheshire, CW9 6HB
4. - 21:15
Thorn Inn, Grappenhall Lane, Appleton Thorn, Cheshire, WA4 4QX
5. - 22:00
Parish Club, Dudlow Green Rd, Appleton, Cheshire, WA4 5EQ - Parish Club
6. - 22:30
Ring O' Bells, Northwich Rd, Lower Stretton, Cheshire, WA4 4NZ
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play. The gang will be collecting for local charities, including the church roof.
08-Nov-2014
1. - 19:00
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 20:30
Spread Eagle Hotel, Eagle Brow, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0AG
3. - 21:15
Golden Fleece, The Cross, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0HR
4. - 22:00
Bulls Head, The Cross, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0HU
5. - 22:30
Saddlers Arms, 7 Bridgewater St, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0AB
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play. The gang will be collecting for local charities, including the church roof.
07-Nov-2014
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 20:30
Stag, Chester Rd, Lower Walton, Cheshire, WA4 6EG
3. - 21:15
Ring O'Bells, Chester Rd, Daresbury, Cheshire, WA4 4AJ
4. - 22:00
Hatton Arms, Hatton Lane, Hatton, Cheshire, WA4 4DB
5. - 22:30
Red Lion, Runcorn Rd, Moore, Cheshire, WA4 6UD
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play. The gang will be collecting for local charities, including the church roof.
01-Nov-2014
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 20:30
Golden Pheasant, Plumley Moor Rd, Plumley, Cheshire, WA16 9RX
3. - 21:15
The Smoker, Plumley Moor Rd, Plumley, Cheshire, WA16 0TY
4. - 22:00
Oddfellows Arms, 1 Hartford Rd, Davenham, Cheshire, CW9 8JA
5. - 22:30
Salt Barge Inn, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Cheshire, CW9 6ES
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play. The gang will be collecting for local charities, including the church roof.
31-Oct-2014
1. - -
Antrobus Arms, Warrington Rd, Antrobus, Cheshire, CW9 6JD, England - Meeting point
2. - 20:30
Holly Bush Inn, Warrington Rd, Little Leigh, Cheshire, CW8 4QY
3. - 21:15
Leigh Arms, Warrington Rd, Little Leigh, Cheshire, CW8 4QT
4. - 22:00
Maypole Inn, Hilltop Rd, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 3RA
5. - 22:30
Hazel Pear Inn, Hilltop Rd, Acton Bridge, Cheshire, CW8 3RA
Notes:
Timings are fluid. If you are following the gang from pub to pub, please ensure that the locals can see the play. The gang will be collecting for local charities, including the church roof.
Other past years: 2002 (7), 2003 (6), 2004 (5), 2005 (6), 2006 (6), 2007 (6), 2008 (6), 2009 (6), 2010 (6), 2011 (6), 2012 (6), 2013 (6), 2015 (6), 2016 (6), 2017 (6), 2018 (6), 2019 (6), 2021 (6), 2023 (6), 2024 (4)
Media Links:
1. Antrobus Soulcakers 2008 - Validated link
Master Mummers - Photo(s)
[4 images], Celia Kemp, 01-Nov-2008
2. Outside the Holly Bush, Little Leigh, Cheshire, England, 1st November 2004 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Duncan Broomhead, 01-Nov-2004
3. Outside the Holly Bush, Little Leigh, 31st October 2002 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[3 images], Duncan Broomhead, 31-Oct-2002
4. Antrobus Soul-Cakers 2000 - Validated link
Folk Play Research - Photo(s)
[1 image], Duncan Broomhead, 2000
Contact:
Ian McCormack (wimccormack@btinternet.com)
Notes:
The Antrobus Gang are thought to have had performances continuously dating back hundreds of years.
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