Pudsey power raises thousands for Children in Need

Pudsey power was out in force in the Skegness area when the community came together to raise money for Children in Need.
Cast of the Children in Need Variety Show.Cast of the Children in Need Variety Show.
Cast of the Children in Need Variety Show.

On Friday night the busy bear was in the spotlight at the Children in Need Variety Show at the Embassy Theatre in Skegness, which was featured live during the annual BBC fundraiser..

It was hoped the show, hosted by the Embassy Theatre Academy, .would raise £4,000.

Talented young artists from across the area performed their interpretation of girl and boy bands across the decades.

Miss Kerry and Miss Clare with Pudsey at the Children in Need Variety Show.Miss Kerry and Miss Clare with Pudsey at the Children in Need Variety Show.
Miss Kerry and Miss Clare with Pudsey at the Children in Need Variety Show.

The Embassy Academy's Miss Kerry and Miss Clare, who were comperes, also wowed their students in the audience.when they took the spotlight.

Among the artists invited to take part were Sue McGough Performing Arts of Hogsthorpe, who presented a compilation of Spice Girls songs, incorporating ballet, pointe work , street and disco , with pupils of all ages from four years to adults.

Principal Sue McGough commented: "Our performance was well-received by the warmest of audiences with 'awwwws' for the tiny ballerinas and overwhelming response at the 'Spice Girls' appearance.

"It was an exciting evening, especially as it was a live feed by the BBC to our regional area!.

Spicing up the show are performers from Sue McGough Performing Arts.Spicing up the show are performers from Sue McGough Performing Arts.
Spicing up the show are performers from Sue McGough Performing Arts.

"I was absolutely over the moon with the way my pupils performed - a terrific evening with a brilliant atmosphere."

Other performers from the area included Salsa Loca from Boston, who presented a racy 'Strictly' routine and the Richmond School, who did , including the Richmond Voices who did a medley of Little Mix songs.

Earlier in the day, the youngest children in Foundation Stage at the Richmond School dressed in their pyjamas and gave a donation of 50p.

The whole school had a non uniform day and the opportunity to have their face painted.

Pupils at  Richmond School raised money for Children in Need.Pupils at  Richmond School raised money for Children in Need.
Pupils at Richmond School raised money for Children in Need.

Thomas Bradbrook , in Year 3 . also donated his month's pocket money.

Service users and staff at County Care went out on a Country File inspired ramble and in the afternoon held a very successful bake sale and afternoon tea. There was a raffle and all the prizes were yellow inspired by Pudsey .

Altogether they raised over £300 and would like to thank everybody who supported them.

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