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| 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.”
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| 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.”
