Concert proceeds could reach $8000

Donations from a benefit concert held recently could reach $8000, according to coordinator Ms Debra Wales.

Ms Wales and Jenifer Green of G'day Hollywood Productions, entertainers Lucky Starr and Joey Fimmano, put on an afternoon of entertainment to raise funds for the Gosford Rural Fire Services at the Woy Woy Leagues Club.

"The show was a great success with spectacular entertainment that kept us enthralled and laughing all afternoon" said Ms Wales.

"We had a full house and the audience was very generous in buying raffle tickets to help raise funds to support the RFS volunteers by supplying protective clothing that they would normally have to purchase themselves.

"Mo Award winners, comedy vocal duo, the Rhythmaires and ventriloquist Jack Beckett received a standing ovation after their side splitting comedy routine that had the audience calling for more."

Jenifer Green, who opened the show and went on to host for the afternoon, said that some of the entertainers had been effected by the New Years day fires and were only too happy to give up an afternoon to help raise money for the Rural Fire Services.

"Paul Wayne performed his Kenny Rogers Experience and pulled out members of audience as part of his show.

"He had us rolling in the aisle with laugher," said Ms Green.

Over 200 hundred people attended the show with all ticket sales going to the Rural Fire Services.

An auction of a framed Mariners jersey and the Kali Meehan heavy weight champion boxing gloves raised $1400, with the successful bid going to Alan Chislett of Woy Woy.

"The signed and beautifully framed jersey was donated by Gayle and Robert Ferry of Ferry Solicitors and Annie Rose Boutique Woy Woy," said Ms Wales.

"The Kali Meehan boxing gloves were donated by the Telegraph newspaper.

"The business community also contributed with the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce donating $600 towards the fundraiser."

A door prize of a night's accommodation at the Ettalong Beach Outrigger was drawn by the volunteer fire fighters and the lucky winner was Gayle Ferry.

Terrigal Bowling Club donated a $200 voucher for 20 people to enjoy barefoot bowls and was won by a Woy Woy local.

The major prize of a NEC 68cm wide screen LCD television and JVC home theatre system was won by Copacabana resident Frank Wilson and the $500 Retravision gift voucher was won by local Geoff McMahon.

These prizes were provided by the five local clubs, Woy Woy Leagues, Woy Woy Bowling, Ettalong Bowling, Ettalong Beach Memorial Club and Everglades Country Club.

Donations can still be made at any of the branches of the Greater Building Society which will go to the Gosford Rural Fire Services.

"With donations still coming in, the tally for the event could reach nearly $8000," said Ms Wales.

Press release, March 27 Debra Wales