Community event gets a big boost from The Beast
Celeb support from Chaser for Rotherham Day event
Organisers behind an event which will be held as part of the forthcoming Rotherham Day celebrations called on a little help from a celebrity to help 'Chase' up interest...
Carl Luckock is organising a Motown Magic event at Wickersley Social Club and asked 'The Beast' Mark Labbett – the quizzer, television personality and long-time Chaser on the ITV hit show as well as the US version - to help him with a quick bit of promotion.
Carl said: “It was great for Mark to help by posing with the poster and me – I have seen him in and around Rotherham before and at football matches, as he is a Sheffield United supporter, and he is always happy to help promote charity events here and good causes.
“We want to raise the profile of this and all the events which will be held as part of Rotherham Day.”
Plans are taking shape for the September 18 celebration of the town, with benefits including free summer holiday leisure centre access for children.
Organisers want the whole community to share all that is positive about the borough, bringing people together and raising money for good causes.
Schools will take part in a range of activities, including a baton relay in which participants will wear red to stick with the theme for the day.
Carl's Motown Magic event is in aid of Rotherham Hospice and Barnardos and will feature DJ Mr Motown Ron Stanley.
Held at the club on Morthern Road from 7.30pm, tickets cost £10 and includes entry into a raffle.
Carl said: “Please come along, support Rotherham Day and raise money for two fantastic causes.”
Call Carl on 07831 816666 or Debbie Houghton on 07921 929 506.
Other events are planned for Rotherham Day at the Dragons Tap pub, Rotherham Opportunities College, Paws to Hooves, Staniforths, Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity Trust, Rotherham Hospice and Rotherham Hockey Club, with Rotherham Minster and Wath Hall lit up in red.
Grimm and Co will stage a poetry competition, Rush House will hold a litter pick and garden party, and Titans Community Foundation Hub will host a Red Day in which staff and residents at Laureate Court care home will enjoy a fun day including games, quizzes and a sing-song.