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Local club to host charity cabaret

September 23, 2015
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A LOCAL pole fitness club is preparing to host its tenth annual fundraiser next month, to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

Pole-da-cise, which has studios in Melksham and Westbury, will host the show entitled ‘The Performers’ at Westbury’s White Horse Country Club on Saturday 10th October.

Pole instructor and organiser Lisa Henderson said, “Our members from Melksham and across Wiltshire have been working hard on their performances to wow the audience, with the sole aim of raising money for this worthy Wiltshire charity.

“This year marks our tenth anniversary of Pole-da-cise charity shows and we are very proud to say we have raised nearly £50,000 for local charities across the south west.

“We would like to thank our fantastic members, local businesses, and all those who will support us  by coming along to this fabulous show! We look forward to seeing you on the 10th October.”

Pole-da-cise’s show last year raised over £4,500 for Splitz Support Service, which supports people who have experienced separation, divorce or domestic abuse.

The event on Saturday 10th October will start at 7.30pm and tickets cost £10 each. For more information or to order your tickets, call 07792 278012 or email mail@pole-da-cise.com.

 

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