The Gals dance at Ettalong

The Gals dance troupe recently appeared at a Christmas lunch and concert at the Ettalong Senior Citizens' Club.

"The audience revelled in the music and entertainment, whistling, stamping their feet, clapping to the rhythm and dancing in the aisles," said compere Ms Chris Dillon.

"The Gals in their colourful and attractive outfits danced to music such as Cabaret, YMCA and Chorus Line, with songs from Merle Wade, Chris Dillon , Trisha Culver, John Wright, and duo Aubrey and Martin.

"The Gals have been performing around the Central Coast for more than 15 years raising funds for charity.

"The purpose of this event was a celebration for The Gals after they received a grant from Gosford Council to purchase a portable PA system enabling them to continue the good work of entertaining residents of retirement villages, hospitals and performing shows for various community organizations."

Ms Dillon said the council received applause when advised that the grants department had also provided a subsidy on the price of tickets to the lunch concert.

A cheque for $1000 was presented to the Fred Hollows Foundation by Ms Dillon, on behalf of The Gals, to the foundation's public relations officer Ms Penny Tribe.

"This money represented 20 concerts that The Gals had performed through the year," said Ms Dillon.

"Ms Tribe said that the money would be used to restore the sight of 40 people."

Guests at the event included Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Colleen Dwyer representing the Woy Woy Rotary Club, the president of Radio 50 Plus Mr Barry Williams and several council staff.

"Some of the Radio 50 Plus presenters made themselves known to the audience," Ms Dillon said.

Press release, 21 Dec 2006 Chris Dillon, The Gals