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    Lucky ticketholder Claire Barwise was stunned when she was then invited to meet her idol before the show. Claire said: "To meet Tom Jones and chill out with him before his Manchester show was amazing. He was so friendly and even signed my framed picture the venue made for me - this has just been the best night." John Knight, general manager of the M.E.N. Arena, said: "This is the earliest date we've reached the annual 1m milestone and, with another 40 events before the end of 2009, we're on course for one of our busiest years ever. Full Article at Manchester Evening News
    To meet Tom Jones and chill out with him before his Manchester show was amazing. He was so friendly and even signed my framed picture the venue made for me - this has just been the best night.
    SOURCE: Manchester Evening News 1 month ago
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Sir Tom Jones helps Arena break record
  1. This is the earliest date we've reached the annual 1m milestone and, with another 40 events before the end of 2009, we're on course for one of our busiest years ever. Last year we didn't reach this mark until mid-November so to hit it so soon - and in such challenging economic times - is great.
    SOURCE: Manchester Evening News 1 month ago

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