2021 Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Christchurch Living Advent Calendar

Sat 11 Dec – Red House Museum Garden

Garden of The Red House Museum in Christchurch Dorset

Venue: The Red House Museum Garden

The 11th “window” of Christchurch Living Advent Calendar was opened in the garden of the Red House Museum.

The charities were Rotary charities including Shelter Box. Howard Matthews explained the work of Shelter Box and the surprise performer was Keith Lockett, singer, composer and also a Shelter Box volunteer. He presented his songs and compositions inside one of the tents distributed by Shelter Box.

Great hospitality was provided by The Snug. Christchurch Living Advent Calendar has its own fan club and a loyal audience that attends every performance.

The sponsors of the evening were Williams Thompson Solicitors and Suretec IT plus another private donor. The cheque was presented to David Hancock, Treasurer of Christchurch Rotary and Howard Matthews, speaker for Shelter Box.The Raffle was organised by Hazel Hancock on behalf of the Christchurch Rotary Club.

Keith Lockett – 11th December’s surprise performer!

Keith played a selection of popular covers and original songs including”Whats in the box?” Which has been featured on local BBC radio.

“I am a volunteer speaker for ShelterBox and together we are using music to promote the humanitarian aid by ShelterBox all over the world. I have performed in various musical bands in the past but now as a solo performer.”

Keith Lockett on Youtube

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Rotary Club of Christchurch Charities

ShelterBox

ShelterBox is an international disaster relief charity established in 2000 in Helston, Cornwall, UK, that provides emergency shelter and other aid items to families around the world who have lost their homes to disaster or conflict.

https://www.shelterbox.org/

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Williams Thompson Solicitors

https://williamsthompson.co.uk/

Thanks to the venue:

Red House Museum

The Red House Museum is a welcoming community museum in the heart of Christchurch. Operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust, this charming Georgian building was built as a workhouse in 1764, and is now filled with a rich variety of displays. The museum also has a varied programme of workshops, events and exhibitions, with something for all ages. We also work hard to create opportunities designed to improve the health and wellbeing of local people, including wellness activities and a programme of activities for people with dementia and carers.n our communities.

https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/red-house-museum-and-gardens

Refreshments provider: The Snug – thank you!

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Thurs 9 Dec – Fleur de Lis

Venue: Fleur de Lis

This special event was held at Fleur de Lis in the High Street.

The Lovely Bubbly Show – 9th December’s surprise performer!

Undeterred by the challenging weather, Richard Welsh braved the drizzle and performed some magical bubbles tricks!

The popular local Children’s Entertainer Richard Welsh brought his new Bubble Show to the 8th Window of the Living Advent Calendar.

Despite the wild and wet evening last night’s outside performance still took place. A large crowd gathered to watch the very amusing and ingenious Lovely Bubble Show. The charity, the Dorset Children’s Foundation, received a cheque for £500 from the sponsor for the evening The Lifestory Group. Additional money was raised through donations and a raffle.

The crowd also enjoyed hot chocolate, tea, coffee mince pies and cup cakes provided by MAW Coffee Shop from their kitchen door at the back.

Dorset Children’s Foundation receiving the sponsors cheque from The Lifestory Group.

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised went to:

Dorset Children’s Foundation

The Dorset Children’s Foundation is an independent local charity dedicated to improving the lives of disabled children living within our community. We provide mobility equipment, therapies and medical expenses not provided by The NHS. 100% of all donations go to a disabled child, with nothing taken out for admin or wages.

Dorset Children’s Foundation website

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Lifestory Group

https://lifestory.group

Renaissance have a wealth of experience in creating high-quality homes. We are dedicated to listening to and understanding our customers, so that we can delight them with our service. Our homes are tailor-made for each stage of your life, from first time buyers through to later living.

About the Performer:

About The Lovely Bubbly Show

Everybody loves bubbles but Richard really loves bubbles and he wants to show you why. Mixing bubbles, music and comedy, Richard Welsh engages and delights audiences of all ages. Richard will make bubbles from objects we find around the house. Also producing giant bubbles, smoke bubbles, bouncing and hilarious bubbles games.

Website: www.thelovelybubblyshow.co.uk

Thanks to the venue:

Fleur de Lis

Refreshments by:

MAW Coffee & Brunch

An independent family run brunch destination.

We are the perfect backdrop for your daytime coffee or evening cocktail. Indulge downstairs with our all-day brunch menu, or enjoy a drink upstairs in MAW’s luxury lounge.

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Sun 5 Dec – The Boat House

Venue: The Boathouse

La Nova Singers –
5th December’s surprise performers!

La Nova Singers performed extracts from their upcoming Christmas concert, featuring festive favourites with a classical choral twist. Songs included ‘Jingle Bells’ and ’Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’, finishing with “the nation’s favourite Christmas carol”, ‘O Holy Night’.

La Nova Singers were led by the conductor and musical director Michelle Nova.

Liz Carter on behalf of The Water Lily Project received a cheque from Peter Watson-Lee and Rotarian Clare Cherry (Trustees of Christchurch Charitable Trust)

Excellent hospitality was provided by The Boathouse, organised by manager Simon Bennette.

The Water Lily Project manager Liz Carter receiving the sponsor’s cheque from The Christchurch Charitable Trust

A great display with information about The Water Lily Project.

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

The Water Lily Project

The Water Lily Project is a registered Christian charity that predominantly supports vulnerable women in crisis. This may be a temporary crisis such as an acrimonious divorce, bereavement, illness etc. Or it could be something more long term such as mental health issues, self-harming, domestic violence and abuse, addiction or financial difficulties.

https://waterlilyproject.org.uk

Thanks to the performers:

Award-winning women’s choir La Nova Singers bring some of the world’s most beautiful music to life, in glorious surround-sound. The Bournemouth-based choir sings an eclectic repertoire of classical, operatic and modern choral music; and has become known for their powerful sound and sparkling stage presence. The singers are conducted by soprano and musical director Michelle Nova, and accompanied by pianist Christine Langton.

Website: http://www.lanovasingers.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/lanovasingers
Twitter: twitter.com/lanovasingers
Instagram: instagram.com/lanovasingers

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LaNovaSingers

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

The Boathouse

With panoramic views of the quay, the Boathouse has the most unique location in Christchurch. Extensive outdoor and indoor seating and our own crazy golf course, the Boathouse is the ideal place for the whole family.

Eat alfresco or relax indoors and enjoy breakfast, coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and cake, dinner, delicious pizza, a glass of wine and watch as the world passes by.

www.boathouse.co.uk

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Christchurch Charitable Trust

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Thurs 2 Dec – James and White

Venue: James and White:

Thursday 2nd December’s event was held at James and White on Church Street.

Susie Kimber –
2nd December’s surprise performer!

Known for her captivating smooth voice, Susie Kimber is a soulful female singer-songwriter. Susie released her debut original single earlier this year to much acclaim and extensive radio play both locally and nationally, and regularly performs live at stunning venues across the South Coast.

Susie performed some beautiful Christmas songs mixed with some Smooth Jazz & Soul Classics from the Greats of Yesteryear.

She wowed the audience with a wonderful selection of popular songs. They responded by singing along, dancing along and generally enjoying the joyous performance!

A representative from KAMM Civil engineering handed over a cheque to the Lewis Manning charity.

Website: www.susiekimbermusic.co.uk

Susie Kimber on Facebook

Susie’s YouTube Channel

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised will go to:

Lewis Manning Hospice

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is a charity established 28 years ago, providing extraordinary care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness across Poole, Purbeck, East Dorset. We offer a range of free hospice care services aimed at helping people to live well through their illness, closer to home. These include: Day hospice, Creative arts & wellbeing support, Lymphoedema clinic for cancer patients, Better breathing clinic, Family bereavement & support

Every year we support nearly 500 local people and we develop new services, based on patient need and identified gaps in the area. To do this we need to raise over £1.6m every year. Without these funds we could not exist. Our important work increases people’s physical and social well-being, reduces isolation and loneliness, supports people to stay in their homes longer, and alleviates the huge pressures on family and carers.

https://lewis-manning.org.uk/

Thanks to the sponsor:

Tonight’s sponsor was Kamm Civing Engineering.

Thanks to the venue:

James and White

We cook from scratch and serve craft beers and premium cocktails with bags of personality. We work with the area’s best suppliers including Bournemouth’s Bad Hand Coffee, Ringwood’s Bake House 24, Dorset’s Black Cow Cheddar and pure milk vodka and of course our fantastic New Forest butcher and Poole based fishmonger. There’s beer from Brewdog and Sierra Nevada and a rather clever wine and gin list.

www.jamesandwhitebarandkitchen.com/

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Mon 20 Dec – The Boat House

Venue: The Boathouse

The 20th “window” of Christchurch Living Advent Calendar was opened by Sarah’s Sixth Form Sax Group. The band charmed the audience at the `bouthouse with very professional renditions of well-known Christmas tunes.

Adam McCormack from KAMM Civil Engineering gave a cheque for £500 to Pete Holway from Hengistbury Head National Coastguard Institution. This evening’s performance was the third charity sponsored by Kamm Civil Engineering so far.

The audience enjoyed great hospitality and service from the Boathouse, Manager Simon Bennett and his team.

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Hengistbury Head National Coastguard Institution

Watchkeepers are “eyes along the coast” for HM Coastguard. NCI Working for you. We maintain a watch from Barton-on-Sea in the east, through Christchurch and Poole Bays, and 12 miles out to sea round to Bournemouth pier in the west. The Headland is 36 metres (118) feet high and separates Christchurch bay from Poole Bay.

www.hhnci.org.uk

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event – their third evening sponsored!:

Kamm Civil Engineering

We employ over 195 qualified personnel covering all aspects of civil engineering from our head offices near Bournemouth in Dorset.

http://www.kammgroup.co.uk/

The entertainment was provided by:

Sarah Bolter Sixth Form Saxophone Ensemble –
December 20th’s surprise performers!

Sarah is a local freelance musician and teacher. Sarah plays the sax/clarinet and flute and sings and performs either as a solo artist or in a multitude of different combinations including running her own bands ‘Not Just Sax’ and ‘Sax In The City’.

The saxophone ensemble includes some of Sarah’s advanced students and they played some Christmas favourites.

http://www.sarahbolter.co.uk

Sarah Bolter on Facebook

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

The Boathouse

With panoramic views of the quay, the Boathouse has the most unique location in Christchurch. Extensive outdoor and indoor seating and our own crazy golf course, the Boathouse is the ideal place for the whole family.

Eat alfresco or relax indoors and enjoy breakfast, coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and cake, dinner, delicious pizza, a glass of wine and watch as the world passes by.

www.boathouse.co.uk

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Tues 14 Dec – Dirty Gerties

Venue: Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour

It was a rainy evening for the opening of the 14th window. However CLAC has its loyal audience and Sarah Bolter gave a brilliant performance under the rain in the garden of Dirty Gerties. The charity was Julia’s House. Ian Searle introduced the charity. The evening sponsor of the 14th night of Christchurch Living Advent Calendar was Marks Estate Agents. Mark Ridout provided a cheque for £500 to the Life President of Julia’s House Liz Gardiner.
Excellent hospitality was provided by Lindsey and Will from Dirty Gerties.

Sarah Bolter –
December 14th’s surprise performer!

Sarah is a local freelance musician and teacher. Sarah plays the sax/clarinet and flute and sings and performs either as a solo artist or in a multitude of different combinations including running her own bands ‘Not Just Sax’ and ‘Sax In The City’.

Sarah passion is jazz, so the Christmas solo performance was ‘well known’ favourites with a jazzy twist!

http://www.sarahbolter.co.uk

Sarah Bolter on Facebook

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Julia’s House

Julia’s House is not a typical children’s hospice. We provide practical and emotional support for families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, providing frequent and regular support in their own homes, in the community or at our hospices.

https://www.juliashouse.org

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

Dirty Gerties

12th Century Grade II listed gin parlour in Christchurch with a beautiful courtyard gin garden setting, overlooking the castle ruins.

www.dirtygertie.co.uk

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Jordan Marks Estates

We provide an efficient, friendly service, where the customer is always treated as the number one priority and where properties stand out from the crowd. From our professional photography to our luxury brochures our bespoke service will ensure your most valuable asset achieves the best possible price.

www.jordanmarksestates.co.uk

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Sun 12 Dec – Mad4Dance in Bargates

Venue: Mad4Dance in Bargates

The 12th Window of the Advent Calendar was a very enjoyable performance of the young dancers of the MAD4DANCE studio Christchurch in front of an attentive audience. The studio was packed with supporters of the dancers.

The charity Helping Young Minds was presented by Julie Lambing.

The evening sponsor was James from Mr Green Estate Agents who provided a cheque for £500 to Helping Young Minds.

Mad4Dance –
December 12th’s surprise performers!

Mad4Dance offers classes in ballet, modern, tap, acro, street, contemporary, drama and singing. Students have the chance to take exams, compete in competitions and perform in shows and events locally as well as in Disneyland and the F1 Grand Prix. The teaching is delivered from a holistic approach by prioritising the students’ wellbeing and ensuring they are nurtured and cared for in an inclusive, safe and loving environment.

“Being part of Mad4Dance is like being part of a family. I have found some amazing friends and dance has given me so much confidence in myself.” – 14 yr old student

https://www.mad4dance.com/

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Helping Young Minds

Helping Young Minds is a registered charity which was founded in 2020 and is based at the Mad4Dance centre for Dance and Wellbeing in Christchurch. The charity aims to help and support children and young people in the local area with their mental and emotional wellbeing through activities, guidance, information and support.

Helping Young Minds website

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

Mad4Dance

Mad4Dance is a vibrant dance school based in Christchurch offering professional training to children, young people and adults. We are committed to enabling every child to grow and develop in dance while always prioritising their overall physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We provide classes in street, contemporary, acrobatic arts, tap, modern and ballet for all ages, abilities and backgrounds which are taught by a team of qualified and dedicated teachers.

https://www.mad4dance.com/

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Mr Green

Mr Green Homes are an estate agents in Southbourne and Christchurch.

They have also generously offered their time, skills & equipment to film some of the Christchurch Living Advent Calendar events for our YouTube channel.

Image credit: Suz Collins

Image credit: Daniela Dronic

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Fri 10 Dec – The Ship

Venue: The Ship

This evening’s special event was held in The Ship on the High Street.

Ten#59 – 10th December’s surprise performers!

Sara & Simon played an upbeat varied set of soul, blues, bossa, rock & roll and Christmas classics.

Formed in the latter half of 2017, this experienced vocal and guitar duo perform their own unique arrangements of jazz, swing, latin, soul, motown and R & B classics.

Sara Harris – Vocals, guitar, uke
Simon Newton – guitar, uke and backing vocals

Facebook:
@saraharrisandsimonnnewton
@SaraHarrisVocalist
@SimonNewtonGuitarist

YouTube Channel

Website: www.saraharrisvocalist.com

Highlights of the event:

Tonight’s Sponsor was Richard Thomas Conservatories. Due to COVID Richard was not able to be present tonight so Presedent-elect of Christchurch Rotary Vince Banks on his behalf gave the check for £500 to Sarah McCowliff and Amy Haine from Christchurch Community Soup Kitchen.

Sara Harris (singer) and Simon Newton (guitar) opened the 10th window with a delightful performance.

The audience enjoyed great hospitality from The Ship.

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Community Soup Kitchen

We are a registered charity based in Christchurch providing hot nutritious food, clothing and other much needed essentials to the homeless and the vulnerable in our local community. We also support, help and signpost to other relevant agencies. https://csk4thecommunity.wixsite.com/soupkitchen

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Richard Thomas Conservatories

We’re a successful family run business providing exemplary home improvements in Hampshire & Dorset since 2008.

https://www.richardthomas.biz/

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

The Ship Inn

The Ship is a stylish pub with brasserie style dining. Situated in the center of Christchurch High Street, providing affordable Pan Asian gourmet food and British gourmet pub classics, it’s ideal for light lunches and evening meals.

www.theship-christchurch.co.uk/

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Weds 8 Dec – Thomas Tripp

Venue: The Thomas Tripp

The event on Wednesday 8th December was held at The Thomas Tripp.

Sarah Bolter & Stephen Godsall – 8th December’s surprise performers!

The Performers were Sarah Bolter (saxophone) and Stephen Godsall (guitar). David Richmond – Coggan from RNLI Christchurch & Bournemouth received the cheque for £500 from Marc Johnson of the evening sponsor BNI Dorset.

Excellent hospitality was provided by the team from The Thomas Tripp. The performance was in the garden decorated with Christmas lights and nearly 100 people enjoyed the show. Rotarians and Rotarian Marshals did a fantastic job again!

Stephen Godsall & Sarah Bolter (Credit: Suz Collins)

Sarah (Saxes/vocals) and Stehen (guitars), both work as busy freelance musicians and run their own bands but also enjoy joining together and have been playing as a jazz duo since 2017.

They delivered some well known and more obscure American song book numbers given a fresh twist.

http://www.sarahbolter.co.uk

Sarah Bolter on Facebook

https://www.stephengodsall.co.uk/

Stephen Godsall on YouTube

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Christchurch and Bournemouth RNLI

Christchurch and Bournemouth RNLI: raising funds for the training and equipment of the RNLI Lifeguards on the beautiful beaches around our bay. There have been lifeguards on Bournemouth beaches since 1965; they have been recruited, managed, trained and equipped by the RNLI for nearly 20 years. To support them, go to:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Christchurch-Bournemouth-RNLI-lifeguards-2021

Thanks to the sponsor for this event:

BNI Dorset

Each week, in thousands of communities across the globe, members meet with other trusted business leaders to build and nurture lasting relationships and pass qualified business referrals. Membership in BNI^® offers access to business training, peer learning and opportunities to network and do business with hundreds of thousands of BNI^® members around the world.

Website: https://bnidorset.co.uk/en-GB/index

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

Thomas Tripp

At the Thomas Tripp we believe wholeheartedly in the vitality that a traditional local pub brings to the community and we welcome you to join in; take in our smuggling history, enjoy our beers, ales and fine wines, sample our freshly prepared food – our seafood menu is delicious & a great range of choice!

With our hidden gem of ‘The Seafood Shack’ restaurant out the back of the beer garden which can be enjoyed at weekends or for private hire. Being Christchurch’s main live music venue you can come and enjoy a boogie or sing along on our live music nights, all our gigs can be found on our website.

THOMAS TRIPP – YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL COMMUNITY PUB
Voted ‘Best Pub/Bar of the Year’ in the BH area by BH Stars
along with an award for ‘Best Sunday Roast’

www.thomastripp.co.uk

Tues 7 Dec – King’s Arms Pavilion

Venue: The King’s Arms Pavilion:

The event on Tuesday 7th December was held in the Kings Arms Pavilion.

The SongBirds – 7th December’s surprise performers!

The SongBirds are a female trio who sing with piano and/or guitar accompaniment, backing tracks or a cappella. Their varied repertoire encompasses many genres from pop to opera. The group was formed in 2014 and has since performed on many occasions, including annual fund-raising events for Mencap in Ringwood and a wide variety of private events.

The SongBirds performance was in aid of the Christchurch Food Bank. In the beautifully decorated Kings Arms Pavilion by the castle the ladies sang a diverse range of pieces from their Christmas repertoire, a mixture of well-known and jolly numbers interspersed with more moving and poignant songs.

The SongBirds on Facebook

The Songbirds with Advent Calendar organisers Jan & Vince Banks of The Rotary Club.

Highlights of the event

The Charity supported by this event was Christchurch Foodbank Plus – impeccable organisation by Tracy Blick – manager. Sarah Lyon – manager of Foodbank gave a speech about the support to the families in need over Christmas.

They received the cheque from Steve Beaumont of TC FilerKnapper – sponsor of the evening.
Performers were The SongBirds trio – absolutely charming and enjoyable.
There was great hospitality from the team Kings Arms – Colette, Catherine and Simona who provided mulled wine, chestnuts & mince pies.

CLAC now has its fan club – people who attend nearly every evening and enthusiastically support the project.

Cheque presented to Christchurch Food Bank by the night’s sponsor TC Filer Knapper.

Representatives from the Christchurch Food Bank introducing the evening’s entertainment and explaining how the charity works.

Audience getting ready for the opening of the 7th window of the Living Advent Calendar in the Kings Arms Pavilion.

The team from the Kings Arms helped with refreshments for the evening.

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

The Food Bank Christchurch

Christchurch (UK) Food Bank provides 3 days worth of emergency food to individuals and families struggling or in crisis within our local community. CFB is a Christchurch Fellowship of Churches Initiative in partnership with Faithworks Wessex.

Christchurch Food Bank on Facebook

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

The Kings Arms

Described by The Mail on Sunday as a “jewel on the Dorset coastline”, The Kings Arms boutique hotel offers a relaxed, gourmet stay in the heart of historic Christchurch.

www.harbourhotels.co.uk/kings-arms

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

T.C. Filer Knapper

https://www.tc-group.com/

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Fundraising Pop-up Events held at a different venue each night: 1st - 24th December 2023

Presented by:

Fundraising Pop-up Events in December in Christchurch, Dorset

Category: 2021

Venue: The Red House Museum Garden

Keith Lockett – 11th December’s surprise performer!

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Rotary Club of Christchurch Charities

ShelterBox

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Williams Thompson Solicitors

Thanks to the venue:

Red House Museum

Refreshments provider: The Snug – thank you!

Venue: Fleur de Lis

The Lovely Bubbly Show – 9th December’s surprise performer!

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised went to:

Dorset Children’s Foundation

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Lifestory Group

About the Performer:

About The Lovely Bubbly Show

Thanks to the venue:

Fleur de Lis

Refreshments by:

MAW Coffee & Brunch

Venue: The Boathouse

La Nova Singers –5th December’s surprise performers!

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

The Water Lily Project

Thanks to the performers:

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

The Boathouse

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Christchurch Charitable Trust

Venue: James and White:

Susie Kimber –2nd December’s surprise performer!

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised will go to:

Lewis Manning Hospice

Thanks to the sponsor:

Thanks to the venue:

James and White

Venue: The Boathouse

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Hengistbury Head National Coastguard Institution

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event – their third evening sponsored!:

Kamm Civil Engineering

The entertainment was provided by:

Sarah Bolter Sixth Form Saxophone Ensemble – December 20th’s surprise performers!

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

The Boathouse

Venue: Dirty Gerties Gin Parlour

Sarah Bolter – December 14th’s surprise performer!

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Julia’s House

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

Dirty Gerties

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Jordan Marks Estates

Venue: Mad4Dance in Bargates

Mad4Dance – December 12th’s surprise performers!

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Helping Young Minds

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

Mad4Dance

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Mr Green

Venue: The Ship

Ten#59 – 10th December’s surprise performers!

Highlights of the event:

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Community Soup Kitchen

Thanks to our sponsor for tonight’s event:

Richard Thomas Conservatories

Thanks to the venue & refreshments provider:

The Ship Inn

Venue: The Thomas Tripp

Sarah Bolter & Stephen Godsall – 8th December’s surprise performers!

Tonight’s charity – all funds raised go to:

Christchurch and Bournemouth RNLI

La Nova Singers –
5th December’s surprise performers!

Susie Kimber –
2nd December’s surprise performer!

Sarah Bolter Sixth Form Saxophone Ensemble –
December 20th’s surprise performers!

Sarah Bolter –
December 14th’s surprise performer!

Mad4Dance –
December 12th’s surprise performers!