Surprise performers Jitterbug Jive involved everyone in a passionate jive in Saxon Square tonight (see video further down the page)!
A fantastic night of festive and community spirit on 18th night of Christchurch Living Advent Calendar!
Rotarian Peter Boardman introduced the event. The evening sponsor wasChristchurch Care, a company that was voted the Best Home Care Provider of the Year in Dorset by the reader of Daily Echo.
Naomi Gardiner from Christchurchcare presented a cheque for £500 to Sandra Prudom from Christchurch Community Partnership, the charity of the evening.
Jitterbug Jive – December 18th’s surprise performers!
JitterbugJive are a Lindy Hop Dance Troupe from Bournemouth.
They danced a set of Lindy Hop routines for our entertainment then invited everyone to join in a short fun lesson.
JitterbugJive perform at a number of festivals and at parties throughout the year and also run Lindy Hop workshops.
Please see more about JitterbugJive at their website:
The CCP exists to combat social isolation across the age demographic in our community of Christchurch. We do this in two ways – by directly delivering services, and by influencing other organisations and agencies to work collaboratively to identify and fill any gaps, and to avoid duplication of services.
Also including Christchurch Angels: We are an award-winning voluntary befriending service for residents in the Christchurch area who need short-term help in times of difficulty or crisis.
Christchurch Care is a family run specialist agency supporting care homes, national charities, supported living and other healthcare environments with temporary staff, often at very short notice.
Our domiciliary team specialise in providing high quality care to support individuals in their own home. Our care packages include regular daily visits of up to six visits per day to support individuals with personal care, meal times and maintaining a safe environment.