September and October Highlights
September and October have been splendid months for the Charity Fund Raising events at which we have played. At Barton Grange Hotel, the band played for the Rosemere Cancer Care Foundation, where over £5000 was raised. Later in September, at Arnside E and I Centre, a much appreciated concert raised £730 for the hospice. In October the band returned for a second evening of ballroom and sequence dancing in the splendid surroundings of the Victoria Hall, Grange. In spite of our trepidation, we were delighted to see the large floor full for all dances ranging from tango to rumba to Balmoral Blues and the Old Time Waltz. The event was to raise money for the local hospice. At Warton Village Hall another splendid event took place to raise funds for a ramp for the disabled at the hall. After we had opened the show, we enjoyed listening to the John Petters Band and chat with them afterwards. When we finally found Kirkham Conservative Club, David's saucy songs, “Porter's Love Song”, “Kitchen Man” and “Skirts” were among the highlights of an enjoyable evening. Their quiet appeciativeness contrasted with the spectacularly boisterous enthusiasm of an audience who had came to enjoy the evening at Storth Village Hall. Thirteen C.D.s were sold (with autographs!) which showed their obvious appreciation of our music!

We continue to be surprised at the excellence, knowledge and numbers in our audiences. We are hoping that continues next month at our new venue at Morecambe Golf Club and then at the birthday party at Moor Park Conservative Club Preston. We have some more nice tunes in the repertoire - “Perdido Street Blues”, “The Mooche”, “Dardanella”, “I'm Putting All My Eggs in One Basket” and “Route 66”.

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