BIG DEAL MUSIC BOX
Dover-based Pharos Chamber Choir Performance Raises Funds for
Whitecliffs Talking Newspaper
The Whitecliffs Talking Newspaper fundraising show, Big Deal Music Box, was declared a huge success when the Dover based Pharos Chamber Choir presented a unique blend of Christmas music and monologues. The show was held at the Astor Theatre, Deal on Sunday 11th December 2011 and the packed audience gave an extended ovation with cries of “more”.
The Dover based choir, expertly led by Steve Yarrow, presented a magical mix of entertainment which was described by members of the audience as “witty”, “humourous”, “artistic and entertaining” “beautiful arrangements of classic carols”.
Spokesman for the Whitecliffs Talking Newspaper, Julie Powell commented, “The whole event was such a success and many of the audience commented how much they had enjoyed the show. From the charity’s point of view, it was hugely successful raising over £500 all of which went to the charity. Many of our visually impaired listeners were at the show. We’re really grateful to the Pharos Chamber Choir, and to all the many people who helped to stage the event. The newly refurbished Astor Theatre was perfect for the show.” Information on the choir can be seen on www.facebook.com/pages/Pharos-Chamber-Choir/124713560878851.Cached
The Whitecliffs Talking Newspaper for the Blind, whose Patron is Miss Miriam Margolyes OBE, provides recordings on usb “memory sticks” of the local news, magazine articles, interviews with a variety of interesting people and essential local information. The local news is taken from the East Kent Mercury, Dover Mercury and the Dover Express. The charity has over 40 volunteers comprising readers, recording engineers, producers, and editors. The weekly recording, is sent immediately to the Kent Association for the Blind in Maidstone where it is duplicated, and from where over 100 copies are sent free of charge to the visually impaired in Dover, Deal and Sandwich.
Watch this space for future fundraising events.