Dancers to perform in Joe’s memory
Dancers are hitting the floor in memory of their inspirational teacher’s late husband - but they need a venue in which to strut their stuff.
Members of the Norma Wood School of Dance, run by Norma Barrow, have joined together in rehearsals for a charity variety night in memory of Norma’s partner Joe.
He died a number of years ago from cancer.
One of her pupil’s Amanda Marsh, who suffers from bladder cancer and hopes to raise as much money as possible, is one of those involved and behind the organisation of the night.
Amanda, who has undergone chemotherapy after being diagnosed in May and is now taking tablets, said: “I went for an afternoon tea at Lumley Castle a few months ago to raise money for Macmillan and decided I wanted to do something myself for the charity.
“They’ve helped me a lot since I was diagnosed as at times I found it difficult to talk to people.
“They were fantastic and thankfully things are under control now.” Amanda added that her and other former members of the dance school, which used to run at a building at Farringdon Primary School, wanted to show their appreciation to Norma for her years of dedicated teaching.
“She is just a beautiful
“She was over the moon and so proud when we told her we’d be putting on the charity night.”
The group are now hoping to find a large venue to put on the show, which they want to stage on November 24.
“If anyone wants to get in touch to offer somewhere we’d be really grateful,” said Amanda.
“We’ve already raised £1,247 up to now and that is only after four weeks.
Anyone willing to offer a venue for the charity night should call Amanda on 07378861276.