Archive for September 3rd, 2009

Extreme talent is coming to Bar Med

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

London’s Hottest Band are coming to Crawley!

Award Winning 12-Piece Party Band London Soul will be bringing the house down at Bar Med, Crawley, with their classic mix of soul, rock, disco and funk.

Great looking Vocalists

Great looking Vocalists

With stunning vocalists and musicians from London’s West End, they are not to be missed!

If you cannot make the evening, but would love to see the band, they are also playing Crawley Band Stand on the 5th of September at 12PM to 2:30PM. Come along and support them!

Who, Where, When:  London Soul – Bar Med, Crawley (100 High St), Saturday 5th September, 7.30PM. Drinks only £1.75 until 11PM!

Event Details http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=99134319517

Official Websitewww.London-Soul.com

A repertoire guaranteed to keep your wedding and function guests on their feet all night, featuring classic songs by

Class comes with brass

From brass to class

The Commitments, Blues Brothers, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Ricky Martin and Robbie Williams to name but a few. Formed in 1997, London Soul are one of the most respected show bands having performed at major venues all across the globe, including international award ceremonies, major global corporation functions and media covered celebrity events and weddings.

Playing timeless songs from every era right up to modern-day classics, London Soul caters for every age group and popular music genre as the hits keep coming all night.

London Soul’s Official Website is www.London-Soul.com but they can also be found on Facebook if you want to become a fan and find out what London Soul are up to!

More into Big Band Music, Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack? Looking to book a Function Band? London Soul also provide ‘London Swing’ (www.London-Swing.com). London Swing are inspired by the music from classic swing and jazz artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davies Jr., alongside more modern artists such as Michael Bublé: all artists who reflect on a magic era, but with a modern twist.

Always pulling in a huge crowd

Always pulling in a huge crowd

London Swing brings a touch of class to any event, while paying tribute to these timeless artists and songs. A truly unique band, playing unforgettable versions of all the classic songs, London Swing brings Las Vegas swing across the Atlantic and back through time to remember a golden age.

Rave reviews of performances include those published in ‘The Stage’: international entertainment newspaper;

“This 12-piece band blew a storm to start the second half. How rewarding to see so many talented young people playing real instruments. Superbly attired and exceptional visually, the four vocalists featured a great span of songs.. phenomenal stuff.”…

Interested in booking for your Wedding or Event? Contact Kimberley on bookings@london-soul.com/ bookings@london-swing.com for your personalised quote.

Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club gets wed

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Mayor Burgess with the bridal party

Mayor Burgess with the bridal party

On Friday the 28th of August, Brenda Burgess, the Mayor of Crawley, joined the Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club for its second day of a four day extravaganza of events in and around Crawley.  The events were based round the World Wide Wedding Day and this was the third year Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club had got involved.  All those involved dressed up in wedding attire which helped to create a great atmosphere. [Ed- I saw one bride and bridesmaid wandering around Crawley market on Saturday and thought how beautiful, if incongruous, they looked!]

Manor Royal was the venue for both of the walks: on Thursday (the 27th) the brides ambled from the VW Dealer South to the Hazelwick Flyover and on Friday the 28th, they swept back the other way, from the VW Dealer North to Pizza Express.

All taking part in the walk thoroughly enjoyed themselves, whilst raising money for their three local charities; Brambles Respite Care Centre, St Catherine’s Hospice and Open House (The Mayor’s Charity).

The Mayor mentioned that this was a excellent way to meet the public and she that would be celebrating an anniversary of her own soon.  When asked to comment after the event she said  “I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was brilliant! I am due to celebrate my own Ruby Wedding later this year. Thank you. I had a great time.”

On Saturday (29th) Raffle Tickets were on sale outside the Marmaris Restaurant in the High Street.

On Sunday (30th) Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club had a Tombola stand at the Irish Festival in Southgate Playing Fields. During the day Mayor Burgess visited our stand and bought some tickets for the Tombola. To her surprise, she won a thirstquenching can of Guinness. At the end of the day, two draws took place and the winners were as follows:

‘Name the Teddy Bear’: won by Ticket No 4 – Sue of Crawley chose the name of ‘Boris’. Well done Sue!
Elaine, also of Crawley was the lucky winner of a trip for 20 to Hepworth Brewery. Elaine, if you’re reading, don’t forget to update Crawley Happy Times on how your trip went. That’s if you can remember it afterwards!

Over £300 was raised over the four days, which will be split among Brambles Respite Care Centre, St Catherine’s Hospice and Open House (The Mayor’s Charity).

Special thanks go to Becca Barnes who dressed up as the Bride, the Girls from Riva Hair Salon; Jasmine, Amanda and Tia the Bridesmaid (Amanda’s Daughter). We’d also like to thank The Mayor for dressing up as the mother of the Bride.

Clothes for the event were kindly supplied by Dickies Suit Hire.  We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone else who helped to make this a successful and enjoyable event and we look forward to an even better one next year!

To see more pictures please visit the gallery (bridal pics are half way down the page). For regular updates on what Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club are doing, please follow them on Twitter or visit their website, where they have their blog and forums where people can chat about their good charity work.

~ Geoff Williamson, MultiMedia Chairman, Gatwick Diamond Rotary Club