The Best Christmas Gig Ever at the Bird in Hand

JR Francis at the Bird In Hand

This was the second year that ‘The Best Gig Ever’ had been held at the Bird In Hand Pub in Hayle. Designed to give everyone something to look forward to after the Christmas festivities.

Landlord Nick Reynolds said “We had a fantastic night on the 29th December, and with everyone’s overwhelming support meant we managed once again to raise £1,000 for good causes. The local Air Ambulance charity was chosen as it came to the rescue of young lad, Caleb, who had been involved in an accident at Loggans in Hayle. The helicopter transferred him to Bristol but he tragically didn’t survive his injuries and passed away. His family had chosen to have a celebration at the ‘Bird In Hand’ for Caleb’s short life, so we felt it only right to ask his parents what charity they would like the money from this year’s Best Christmas Gig Ever event to go to, and that was Cornwall Air Ambulance.”

Susie Smith, Fundraising Manager at Cornwall Air Ambulance said ‘We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Caleb’s parents for deciding to support Cornwall Air Ambulance - this kind gesture of support at the time of such a sad loss is very much appreciated and our thoughts are with them and the rest of their family. We currently airlift around 60 children a year and the donation from the evening will go towards funding future emergency flights’.

Nick continues “I feel it is important to highlight that Caleb is not the first child to have been killed on this stretch of road. The Highways Agency and Council must look at this very soon as we agree with Caleb’s family that a new lighted crossing is urgently needed.”

A huge thank for the evening goes to the seven amazing local bands that performed for free: The Dolphins Fly, Sandy Acre 7, Mosquitoes, Money Shot, The Flamin’ Infidels, Goon farm and Grim & Ugly – great music for a good cause. We must also thank Angus Smith who normally arranges our Open Mic nights every second Friday of the month, as he ensured everything ran smoothly and that there were no gaps during proceedings.”

The Best Gig Ever - Bird In Hand Pub in Hayle

“Finally many thanks are due to Jody Brown of Opus Pocus PA, Roger Butler and Steve Brown for the lighting rig, Mark Ryan for fiddling with the buttons on the PA, and Alden Evans and Billy Bowen for helping set everything up and making the whole night such a success.”

http://www.birdinhandhayle.co.uk/