PARTY HARD, have fun and raise money for a good cause - that's the message behind a festive event at Weymouth's Closet Bar tonight.
All money taken on the door and raised during the night will be added to the fundraising pot for the Dorset Echo Christmas Toy Appeal. This means that every penny will be spent on making sure babies, children and young teenagers facing hardship will wake up to presents on Christmas morning.
Manager Jamie Crage said: “We have some amazing acts lined up this year. It's going to be a fun night and a party as always.
“Drag queen Wilma will be a fantastic host for the evening - her main performance on stage will be at 10:30pm, with songs from the Eighties and comedy. Then we have the amazing Leanne Jackson with her Lady Gaga tribute act, followed by our resident DJ 'til the early hours playing party pop and cheese.
"We will be collecting money on the night and selling raffle tickets for drinks and chocolate hampers - all the proceeds will be going towards buying toys for children less fortunate this Christmas.”
The event at the Maiden Street bar starts at 9pm and costs £5 per person.
Other ways to support the Toy Appeal include buying an extra present while Christmas shopping this year, and donating it to one of the charity collection bins. Businesses have also been supporting the appeal by donating £100.
You can donate toys at the following locations:
Morrisons - Bridport
Toymaster - Bridport
Tesco - Dorchester
Toymaster - Dorchester
WH Smith - Dorchester
Mole Valley - Dorchester
Dorset Echo - Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth
Tesco - Portland
Boo's Toyshop - Poundbury
Asda - Weymouth
Goulds Garden Centre - Littlemoor, Weymouth
Howleys - Frederick Place, Weymouth
Howleys - Junior Shop, Weymouth
Morrisons - Weymouth
Tesco - Weymouth town centre
WH Smith - Weymouth
Wilkinsons - Weymouth
Matalan - Weymouth
Kitchen Craft - Weymouth
For more information contact Maureen Jolliffe on 01305 830811.
Businesses wishing to make a £100 donation should email mjolliffe@newsquest.co.uk
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