Line Dance-Athon
Raises More Than 850€.
The
first ever Line Dance-Athon in the Almeria Province was held at the Amigo's
Bowling Centre in Arboleas on Sunday 22nd April.
The 10
hour marathon was completed by Line Dance groups including Jennifer Hardy's
Classes from Arboleas and La Cinta, Julie Snailham's Classes from Alfoquia,
Eleanor and Gilly's Line Dance Classes in Albox, Suzie "LooseBoots" Classes In
Albox, Helen Daly's Image Slimming Club also in Albox and Carrie's Dusty Boots.
The aim
of the Marathon was to Raise money for two charities Afghan Heroes and F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone).
The
Marathon was sponsored overall by the Amigo's Bowling Centre, which acted as the
host for the whole event and besides Line Dancing there was a series of stalls
selling various books, baby clothes, jewellery, confectionery and ladies fashion
wear. In addition F.A.C.E. Had a small stall as did the Albox branch of the
Royal British Legion. Finally there was competitions for dart's players, and for
pools players there was also a tournament.
The Line
Dance Marathon commenced at 12-00 midday and continued up until 10-00pm.
Throughout the day over 116 Line Dances were performed, all of them completely
different, and in addition 6 new Line Dances were demonstrated and taught by the
guest Line Dance instructors. At times there were 33 individual dancers on the
dance floor. Music throughout the whole ten hours was provided by Trevor
Spencer.
The
amount of money raised by the event was in excess of 850€ although the grand
total has yet to be finalised due to the fact that some sponsorship monies has
yet to be collected. The final grand total will be equally shared between the
two charities.
Much
thanks must go to the various sponsors who supported this event, including
Amigo's Bowling Centre, Arboleas, Bar Rumores in Albox, J'D's in Mercamundo
Arboleas, Euro Foods, Farrow's Hair Salon in Arboleas, Guided By Spirit, Food
4U, Frillies based at the Los Llanos market and Cards Galore who on market days
are in Arboleas, Albox and Villaricos. There were also donations made by
individuals, far too many to name here but you know who you are, and without
your support the event would certainly not be the success it undoubtedly was.
Finally
high praise must be reported for Carrie Green, Helen Simpson and Michelle
Thorley (Business Manager at the Amigo's Bowling Centre) . Without their
enthusiasm, dedication and sheer determination this event could not possibly
have taken place.
Richard
B Tolman.
Photographs: Carrie's Dusty Boots Demonstration Line Dancing Team With Amigo's
Bowling Centre Manager Paul Bourke.
The F.A.C.E. Ladies at their Stall From Left To Right Sheila
Dye, Pauline Marshall and Nancy Brewder.
Line Dancers On The Floor Being Led by Trainer Jennifer
Hardy (On the Right With Microphone).
