Fundraising
August was again a busy time for Waverley Care with lots of fantastic events and activities.
Our tireless Pleasance bucket-shakers brought in over £28,000 – an amazing feat considering the dismal weather!
Once again, Ryan Taylor organised a fantastic Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit. The sell-out event was hosted by ‘Show me the Funny’ semi-finalist, Stuart Goldsmith, and included the best of Pleasance comedy.
Tickets were like gold dust for the Off the Kerb Comedy Gala at the Festival Theatre which was recorded for BBC3 and was hosted by the wonderful Jon Richardson and Andi Osho. See regular repeats of the show on BBC3.
New Town Bar’s Sunday FUNdraisers for Waverley Care had so many acts wanting to participate that they extended to a couple of Fridays! Hosted by Bob Downe and Scott Agnew, over £2,000 was raised.
Our own events included a stunning concert with John Rutter as part of the Festival of Spirituality & Peace. John conducted 400 ‘come & singers’ as they performed his Requiem in St Cuthbert’s Church raising over £7,000.
Loud & Proud Choir again offered a programme of varied music and sumptuous harmonies in their annual concert at Greyfriars Kirk, sponsored by Mowat Hall Dick. This year they were also joined by London Gay Men’s Chorus group ‘Far from Kansas’.
Last, but by no means least, Grassroots Theatre Company from Zimbabwe, stayed at Milestone House as they brought their show ‘Africa Heart & Soul’ to the Festival. They found time to both perform for residents and put on a benefit performance raising almost £500.
Thank you to everyone who supported us during the festival.
