It’s strictly come farming as duo hit the floor
TWO LECTURERS have swapped their wellingtons for dancing shoes as they prepare to take centre stage to support a farming charity.
Fiona Macdonald and Richard Heaton, from the agriculture teaching team at the Yorkbased Askham Bryan college, are putting the final touches to their toe-tapping routine to raise money for The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).
The dancing duo will be hoping to catch the judges’ eye as they compete against five other couples at the institution’s Strictly Dinner Dance.
Ms Macdonald said: “RABI does such amazing work for the farming community, with all ages young and old, so when a friend mentioned it, it seemed a great opportunity to have fun and raise money for a tremendous cause.
“Neither Richard nor I have danced before but we’re loving it.”
They will be dancing to the appropriately titled Country Girl
Shake it For Me by Luke Bryan. The evening has been organised by the RABI North Yorkshire committee.
Sally Conner, regional manager for the North-East, said: “We are delighted that Askham Bryan College is involved in the evening as it is so important that we work with the agricultural colleges. Askham Bryan plays an important role in the farming world and rural communities so we are thrilled that not only are they key sponsors, but Fiona and Richard are taking part and I’m sure it will be an amazing evening.”
The event takes place at the Old Swan Hotel, in Harrogate.