Doorway has organised a gig to showcase an eclectic mix of local talent and present an excuse for a jolly good knees up at the newly refurbished Rose and Crown, Chippenham on Saturday 19th September 2009.

Volunteer Helen Taylor said: “The idea for the event was to get lots of different members of the community together to raise money for people who are also here in our community but are marginalised.”

Doorway project manager Lisa Lewis said: “We have never done anything like this before. It is all about reaching out to a different generation that may not know about the work of Doorway. Raising awareness is the main aim of this event, as well as celebrating our achievements this year. Raising money for the charity will be an added bonus for us.”

Local bands including Hiproute, The Doorway Band, Energy Without The Sun and Bad Lizard will all perform in the Stable Room area of the pub and the restaurant area will be cleared after the meal for DJ Blue on the legendary Rosie dance floor.

Ms Lewis added: “We want to have one final dance on the Rose and Crown dance floor - this will be great for the pub, promoting it as a music venue.”

Entrance for the bands £3 on the door

Doorway is also hosting an exclusive (36 covers) three course culinary extravaganza created by acclaimed chef Andrew McNaughton (ex head chef at Jack's, Hartham Park) on the same night. There are currently a few tickets left for volunteers and supporters of Doorway. For further information pls tel the Doorway office on 01249 445385

article added 09/09/09