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Three
young girls in their early twenties, who form the covers group
HI-IMPACT, danced and sang their way through 90 minutes of chart hits
of the 70's to 2008, to help raise money for the Chairman of Harlow
Council's Charity Appeal, the Harlow Stroke Support Group, on
Thursday 13th March, at Spice Master Indian restaurant, Commonside
Road, Harlow.
The trio - Kate, Gemma and Fliss
- (who were chosen as much for their talent as for the name of the
group to emphasise the life-changing effect of strokes), have
appeared in concerts with Gareth Gates and Robbie Williams, on TV
shows such as a Question of Sport and Swag, and at top London
theatres like the Palladium and Sadler's Wells.
Hi-Impact put on two shows; for
the first 45-minute show dressed in pink, black and white
mini-dresses and the second 45-minute show in silver hot-pant
outfits, strutting their stuff to pop hits such as 'Oh What A Night',
'Boogie Nights', 'Material Girl', 'We Are Family', 'Vogue' and 'That
Don't Impress Me Much' to name just a few.
A fund-raising dinner, raffle and
auction were also held. Prizes included a Spice Master dinner for
two, a case of Cobra beers, a Wilkinsons voucher and a beauty
voucher, a traditional doll, a decorated porcelain mug and coaster,
and a boombox, as well as Taittinger Champagne. A total of £300
was raised for the Harlow Stroke Support Group.
The Chairman of Harlow Council,
Councillor Mrs Lorna Spenceley, who was supported by Mrs Jean Miley
of the Harlow Stroke Support Group, said that strokes can happen in
an instant, and affect not only the victim, but also their immediate
family and circle of friends. A mini-stroke may only have a
short-lasting effect; however, some strokes can result in paralysis,
which is devastating. The Harlow Stroke Support Group helps to assist
families who have been affected emotionally and financially.
The charity holds an information
and support group on Thursdays at Great Parndon Community Centre,
Abercrombie Way, Harlow from 10am to 12am, and once a month they also
hold a training session such as speech therapy and stroke prevention.
They also visit sufferers in their own homes to advise and help them,
as well as holding social groups and arranging trips out.
Spice
Master Restaurant is situated at Pink Cottage, Commonside
Road, Harlow, Essex CM18 7JB
Tel: 01279 423 814/ 453 511
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