Charity bash bands sought

From the archive, first published Monday 4th Mar 2002.

Borough bands are being urged to take to the stage for a charity gig at Stourbridge's Rock Café 2000.

Tim Spillane, from Cradley Heath, who has organised a string of successful fundraising events at the Mill Race Lane venue, is staging another all-day bash on May 6 - in aid of national charity Sense, which helps people suffering from deafness and blindness.

Last year, he staged a similar event to make a dream come true for Halesowen youngster Bethany Fanthom, who has Ushers Syndrome, a condition where sufferers are born deaf and also eventually go blind.

The event, which boosted funds for Sense, saw Bethany whizzed round on the back of a motorbike and made an honourary of Stourbridge Motorcycle Club.

Bands already confirmed for the latest music marathon include Stourbridge rockers Little Miss Moody and Disarm Goliath

And other attractions lined-up include a bouncy castle, gladiator style games, a martial arts display and a raffle and tombola.

Tim said he hopes the event, dubbed the Pound Festival because admission on the day will be just £1, will raise more than £1,000.

Acts interested in taking to the stage can contact Tim Spillane on 01384 566835.

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