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THE CHARITY DREAMGIRLS now award nominated REVUE 2009 THE ALZHEIMER’SIN AID OF SOCIETY HELP FOR HEROES HOME-START FEATURING jaki graham candi staton the charity dreamgirls + soul & motown allstars laura white PETER JONES the charity dreamstars SCOTT WRIGHT TERRY GEORGE SAM DUNKLEY INSIGHT WITH PASSION ARE DELIGHTED THAT THEIR CLIENTS HAVE VOTED THEM AS THE PROVIDER OF BEST BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR THEIR TRANSFORMATIONAL BUSINESS GUIDANCE WE ARE EVEN MORE DELIGHTED THAT WITH OUR HELP, OUR CLIENTS ARE WINNING AWARDS FOR THEIR TRANSFORMATIONS AND RESULTS WE CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS ACHIEVE EXTRAORDINARY RESULTS, CRYSTALLISE YOUR VISION AND SUPPORT YOU WITH NEW INITIATIVES – CONTACT US TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE insight passion SOLVING YOUR BUSINESS PUZZLE ANALYTICALLY AND CREATIVELY [email protected] WWW.INSIGHTWITHPASSION.CO.UK 0161 343 7177 | 07753 929 508 | 07896 301 616 INSIGHT WITH PASSION GROUP ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE EXPANSION OF PASSION BRAND & MARKETING, NOW OFFERING SERVICES INCLUDING:- LEADING DESIGN SOLUTIONS, WEBSITES, COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND INSTORE DISPLAY E WELCOM Hello and a very big welcome to the Victoria Theatre, You will read throughout the programme about the for our 3rd annual Charity Soul & Motown Revue. exciting developments that we have made in 2009. My name is Kate Hardcastle and I am the founder of We now have two tremendous Patrons – The Charity Dreamgirls & Friends – a community project Terry George and soul legend, Jaki Graham – we are run entirely by volunteers and raising vital awareness and delighted with their support and hope it will continue funds for different charities each year. for a long time. This, our third year, is such an exciting one for us – We have diversified our event calendar which as our award nominated project goes from strength to this year has included: a Masquerade Ball (with thanks strength. What started life as a tiny acorn is growing to Skipton Millshop), a Hair & Fashion Extravaganza speedily into new and exciting areas. (managed by our long time supporter – hair guru Mark In 2007, I lost a close relative, Jean, who had Riley and his team including Abi Pike), a live Independence been a stroke victim for five years. She was supported Day concert in the centre of Halifax’s own Woolshops, throughout her suffering by The Stroke Association and a wonderful entry into the Jane Tomlinson 10K Run by our the a local Yorkshire Stroke Club offering respite for courageous secretary – Rose Whitfield, a venture into carers. The charities were like ‘unsung heroes’ and Nottinghamshire with a stunning Singathon (organised I felt the need to do something to profile their work – by Dreamgirl, Hannah Cygan Wrobleski and her place of and make other sufferers and families aware of the business – Outdoors Are Us) and a sparkling Pink Pimms support offered. Evening (the concept of our committee member Jackie I wanted to create an event to raise awareness O’Reilly and hosted by long time supporter, Creative and funds and contacted friends of mine who were Beauty of Stainland). musicians – in particular two girlfriends of mine who Certainly the biggest opportunity was taking our had once been part of a harmony group with me – now famous Charity Soul & Motown Revue on the road and asked them to consider reforming for charity. to The Trafford Centre, Europe’s largest retail and leisure What started as a very small and humble idea centre, where we had a whole weekend dedicated to us has grown into a nationally recognised project, even and appeared in front of thousands of shoppers – praised by 10 Downing Street, and I can’t decide whether spreading the word of our 2009 charities. A massive its the Prime Ministers support, or support of screen thanks to them – and I am delighted to tell you that we legends such as Dame Judi Dench or indeed my own will be there again in just two weeks – call in and see us idols such as Mr Smokey Robinson that creates the most on The Orient Main Stage on Saturday 10th and Sunday excitement. 11th October. However I can genuinely say that there is no greater You will find thank you messages to all those delight than some of the following highlights: involved with our event, including our magnificent As a voluntary committee we have inspired our sponsors over the next few pages – please read them members to spend their precious time in venturing into and enjoy finding out more about our wonderful charities the unknown and experiencing some magical results. – The Alzheimer’s Society, Home-Start & Help For Heroes. Whether corresponding with The White House, Finally, make I take this opportunity to request getting sponsorship for one of our concerts or decorating your help? The Charity Dreamgirls and Friends can only the dressing room for a soul legend – our dedicated team continue with the support of the community. By sparing excel with passion and flair. just a few hours every month, you could help us to grow For most, it is their first ever venture into these and develop – organising more and more events and areas, and when I hear that we have inspired and raising the profile of the charities significantly. encouraged them to do it – I feel so very happy. We know our members have a great time, enjoy When our charities, their volunteers and fundraisers some exciting events and get some new experiences – and supporters join us at events and experience their all you need to do is contact us to attend a meeting and magnificent cause and story being told in front of see what we are all about. Go on – you know you want to! audiences of hundreds or thousands – and we can all see Contact us at: [email protected] and hear the warmth of support from the general public. Or call Rose our Secretary on 07903 032399 Or indeed, when our audiences give their time and Have a wonderful time – and check out our hard earned money to enjoy a night out and know that they calendar so that we can see you again at one of our are helping others in doing so. We never have a large price forthcoming events. ticket for our events – indeed some are held publically Thanks again for your support for free, so they really are for everyone. We always Kate Hardcastle want our events to be great value, good fun and for a FOUNDER & CHAIRWOMAN tremendous cause. The Charity Dreamgirls & Friends [email protected] Home-Start wants to see a society in which every We are rooted in the community that we serve. parent has the support they need to give their children We are delighted and honoured to be involved the best possible start in life. with the Dreamgirls who are an inspiration to us all – Home-Start offers support, friendship, and local girls leading ordinary lives doing extraordinary practical help to parents with young children, in our things. A great example of how much of a difference we local community. can all make to other people’s lives. Their dedication, Home-Start offers a unique service. We energy and drive are pleasure to witness and we thank recruit and train volunteers who are usually parents them all so much for the support that they have given to themselves to visit families at home who have at least Home-Start – this will make such a difference to so one child under 5 and offer them informal, friendly and many local families. confidential support. Now you have heard all about the work that we do To help give children the best possible start we would love to have you jojn us in our efforts to make in life, Home-Start supports parents as they grow in a difference. confidence, strengthen their relation-ships with their children and widen their links with the wider How Can You Help? community. In this way, Home-Start has a proven, lasting and If you have parenting experience and can spare 2–3 positive impact on the development of children and the hours per week perhaps you would like to become a health and welfare of the family. home-visiting volunteer, supporting a young family every week. The Home-Start Approach Maybe you would prefer to help to manage and shape the work that we do by becoming a trustee? To Home-Start believes every family is special and we Our board meets once per month and are crucial in respond to each family’s needs through a combination planning our strategic development. of home-visiting and social events. You could sponsor one of our volunteers by funding their recruitment, training and support. Our core funding is always very tight and sponsorship from you could make a real change. And Finally ... We wish the Dreamgirls and all of the charities that they have supported in the past, present and the future all the luck in the world and hope that all of the events go with a real swing!! AH HANN Hailing from Halifax, Hannah Cygan–Wrobleski now Kate Hardcastle whose drive, vision and passion have lives in a sleepy Nottinghamshire village in the heart allowed us to achieve what I would have once thought of Sherwood Forest with husband Stephen and son to be unachievable. I am honoured to be involved with Alekzander. her and our amazing committee and most days stand Like Kate (Hardcastle), Hannah works full time in awe of them all. (managing the successful camping and equestrian This year is particularly special as we have retail business – www.outdoorsrus.co.uk) with 6 new recruits in the Dreamstars. Anna, Melissa, music and fundraising fitting in around her their busy Natasha, Nikki, Rose and Sophie have been a breath ‘day jobs’ .