On Saturday 25th May, a charity event took place in the Big Club organised by Aycliffe Young Talent Project, AYTP.co.uk. Taking part were some of Aycliffe’s most talented youngsters including – The rock band The Unsound who have been putting Aycliffe’s name all over the country with their rocked up versions of popular songs.
Nemesis Allstar Cheerleaders kept the audience gasping and cheering throughout the evening. If you would like to become a cheerleader give Sarah a call on 07808 504132. Two of the cheerleaders Holly Hardy and Sophie-Jean Richardson had very busy nights as they doubled up as solo artists, giving it all and singing some great songs to everyone’s delight.
The most nervous solo artist Libbi Dagleish sang a great set with her jazzy soul voice and I am sure we will be hearing more from Libbi soon. The youngest star singer of the evening was Hannah Bussey aged 12, who brought tears to many eyes as she sang her heart out.
Backing all the solo artist were the Buskees, a set of young musicians that just love a challenge, playing any type of music and requests whereever they pop up. Newly formed group Dorian, with only 2 weeks practice behind them, sang 3 great songs and were booked for another show in the Legion straight away.
Alan Armstrong from MIND also took the stage with his guitar and performed two good songs.
Raffle prizes were donated from kind people, businesses and organisation on the town including Dave Parker, PACE, Shafto Way Garage – Dave Bell, J&A Headstart, Cycleways, Wilkinsons, Dave, Husqvarna, Newton Aycliffe Youth Football Club, Sainsburys, Vicki Lawrence, Mandy Parker, June Croft, Muriel Gordon, Brian Croxdale Fast Fit, Julies Pets, Aycliffe Computer Shop, McDonalds, Subway, Co-op, Michael from FeastLand and Planet Leisure. They all made the raffle well worth entering. Linda Wilson bid the highest bid in the auction for The Unsound signed goodies.
All the costs for the event were covered by a donation from Trident Taxis who were the event sponsors and we would like to say a big thank you to Andrew Grout the owner for his support. Donations were received from Sidd from Eastern Spice, Michael from FeastLand, Emily from Badge.Me.UK, Andrew from Cibo’s, Pizza Cottage & Cuccina by advertising in the event programme and thank you to Newton Press for the printing.
This is a great example of Aycliffe community spirit with businesses and individuals helping other Newtonians. It was a great night of entertainment and Newton Aycliffe Mind received well deserved funding, with over £1000 raised from the event.
AYTP.co.uk are auditioning for the next fundraising event, so if you are a talented singer, musician, comedian, juggler, dancer, basically anything and would like your time on stage in a family atmosphere, give Ian a call on 07704 646346.
A Big Thank You to everyone who helped organise, took part and the 300 people who attended the event from all the staff at Newton Aycliffe Mind.
