Charity Event: Rocking The Town For St Teresa's Hospice

Howard Lake | 24 January 2007 | Newswire

Approved by and distributed on behalf of St Teresa’s Hospice
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CONTACT: Claire Buchan (01325) 363436
ROCKING THE TOWN FOR
ST TERESA’S HOSPICE
24/01/07
Pupils from The School of Rock and Pop in Darlington are hoping to rock the town next week, with a special fundraising concert on behalf of St Teresa’s Hospice.
From 7.30pm on Thursday, February 2, Carmel School, will be transformed into a rock and roll arena, showcasing some of the best up-and-coming talent that the region has to offer. A total of six local bands, will perform live including, Dial 9 For Juice, Sunk My Battleship and the Undecideds.
During the evening, visitors to the Headlands-based school will also be able to take part in a special fundraising raffle, with all proceeds being used to help fund St Teresa’s palliative and respite care services, which include day care, at-home care, counselling and complementary therapies as well as an in-patient unit.
The school of Rock and Pop, based at Darlington College, is run by Andrew Meadowcroft and Keith Peberdy, who has worked with Sting, the Rolling Stones, Travis and Robbie Williams. The course involves forming a band, a practical music theory exam, and information on how to get ahead in the music business.
Andrew Meadowcroft, a tutor at The School of Rock and Pop, said: The School of Rock and Pop has been a strong supporter of the Hospice for a while now and these concerts seem to be an excellent way of raising money. This time round we are hoping to raise at least £800, while also giving visitors the chance to see just how talented our youngsters are.
St Teresa’s Hospice Director, Jane Bradshaw, said: Pupils from the School of Rock and Pop are extremely passionate about their music and the concerts they perform in are always very popular. I hope everyone who attends the latest gig has a brilliant time and I would like to thank the pupils in advance for all their hardwork.”
Tickets for the concert, priced at £3 and £5, are available from St Teresa’s Hospice, telephone (01325) 254321.
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