Pearl Beach Proms night

Event organisers are gearing up for a successful Pearl Beach Proms night on September 19, according to publicity officer Ms Rosemary Ruthven.

"The evening, hosted by Dr John Irvine, will be under the musical direction of Chris Bearman from the Central Coast Conservatorium.

"The items have been chosen to take the audience on a musical journey from Mother England to Outback Australia.

"People will be able to sit back and enjoy a wonderful evening of good local entertainment and sing along with well-known traditional and Australian songs.

"This year's program boasts a piper, some Scottish dancing and a rendition of the Gendarmes Duet."

Ms Ruthven said last year's event raised up to $2000 for the rehabilitation of young offenders on the Central Coast.

"Last year, a small group of residents committed to supporting the work of senior constables Renee Jackson and Paul Hanna from the Umina PCYC organized a Pearl Beach Proms evening," Ms Ruthven said.

"The event was extremely successful and started what may well have become an annual Pearl Beach tradition.

"This year once again, people committed to the cause have very generously donated supplies and items for auction.

"We hope to be filled to capacity and to continue to support our youth in need of redirection."

Doors will open at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall from 7pm followed by the commencement of the show at 7.30pm.

Wine, tea and coffee will be available for purchase before the show and during the 20-minute intermission.

For tickets, call Margaret on 4342 1306.

Press release, 6 Jul 2009 Rosemary Ruthven, Pearl Beach Proms committee