Caithness Big Band Swings For Heart Support Group
14th November 2015
LOOK OUT your dancing shoes!...the Caithness Big Band is swinging into town next week.
The musicians are again playing for the Caithness Heart Support Group, at Mackays Hotel, Wick, and it promises to be quite a night.
The guys will be taking the stage next week and there will be a guest appearance by four of the county's 'Strictly' dancers, certain to win your unanimous vote.
The Big Band sound with vocalists, raises the roof at the hotel's ballroom from 7.30pm on Friday, 20th November 2015. Tea and coffee will be served and there will also be a raffle.
As usual, proceeds from the evening will go towards to providing medical equipment for the county's GP practices or local hospitals.
Tickets priced £6, are available from heart support group secretary, Marge Donaldson (tel. 605545) but can also be purchased from the hotel or at the door, on the night.
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