Vaudreys sponsor Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing is one of those programmes that appeals to all ages and a wide range of different people. The format is simple and some like to see people stumble whilst others like to see them grow with confidence and ability and become stars in their own right.

When we were approached to become a sponsor my initial reaction was surprise. However we quickly came down to earth as this is a local event that is aiming to raise lots of money for charity and using the clever Strictly format as its base. The charity is the Rockdale Housing Association based in Sevenoaks. Rockdale was set up over 60 years ago with the aim of providing housing and care for older people in Sevenoaks. It was largely the result of the determination of one woman – Miss Beatrice Wilson – a gifted physiotherapist with a vision to improve the quality of older people’s lives in the town.

We were honoured to have been selected to help their cause and we have donated an extra prize for the winners of a meal for two in the restaurant. At the time when we first spoke they were concerned that they would sell enough tickets but with just under 2 weeks to go they are sold out and have a waiting list.

Since November, 14 intrepid couples have been put through their paces over as many weeks. Many long hours and hard work has been put in by them to reach the standard required to compete. Now they will line up for a once only competition evening at Walthamstow Hall school on Saturday 13th March. We wish them all good luck and that they enjoy their experience.

Professional dancers John & Katherine Giannini will be giving a dancing demonstration.I will blog again after the event and let everyone know what happened and who was the winner. Whoever it is, it will be the charity that will be the real winner. Let me know if you would like to donate to their cause.