ON Saturday June 15th at the Hollygarth Club in Leeds Road, Ilkley, Jo's Bees, a local fundraising group, will be putting on a gig to raise money for three local causes in memory of Addingham woman, Joanne Slaven.
They said: "We are absolutely delighted to welcome Virginia, USA based band The Currys to play at this special event! The Currys are a harmony based country/indie/folk/Americana/rock trio out of Charlottesville, VA. Brothers Tommy and Jimmy and cousin Galen all write and perform their own songs and last year they crowd funded and released their fourth studio album. They are touring the UK and will also be playing the Isle of Wight Festival whilst they are here. They are a band not to be missed and lovely chaps too.
"Alongside The Currys we are also excited to announce that local country trio, Marti, Rich and Keith will be opening the night with considered country classics. Known as Yorkshire's answer to Nashville, they are highly accomplished musicians showcasing beautiful harmonies and great onstage chemistry.
"Throughout the evening there will be a raffle as well as signature Americana cocktails and charcuterie to purchase from The Wild Horse Kitchen. We are raising money in Jo's memory for three local causes that would have been important to Jo who was a manager for a local respite care centre for children and young people with complex health.
"Sadly, Joanne died of a brain tumour in 2016. Fundraising in her memory is a lovely way to honour her. She would have loved this event and would've been dancing all night long!"
The local causes are The Singing Teapot, a Keighley based dementia choir organised by Dementia Friendly Keighley. They meet on the first Friday of each month, from 2pm-3:30pm at the Information & Support Centre, 6 College Walk, Airedale Shopping Centre, Keighley, BD21 3PH.
The second is The Salvation Army in Keighley who are looking for funding to roll out two community projects based around cooking. The Victory Programme is about empowering people to learn to cook healthy food on a budget and Let’s Make Tea where they will invite families to come and have tea at the centre after school where they can build relationships and progress to the Victory Programme if necessary.
The third local cause is Nell Bank Charitable Trust based in Ilkley who need funding for a welly washing machine, a sensory garden and their assisted places scheme which provides funding for children, who might otherwise not be able afford a visit, to attend alongside their peers.
Jo's Bees committee added: "Anyone who attends the event can decide how to 'spend their donation'! By placing their ticket in a bucket we will work out the percentage for each project and then distribute the funds accordingly. We are working hard to make this event a huge success, if you would like to join us on the evening, tickets (£10) are available on ticket source, Jo’s Bees Presents: An Evening with The Currys.
"If you would like to donate a raffle prize to the event, please contact Sally on 07710 590191."
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