BOW TIES and Boaters, a barbershop group of seven men based in Llangynog near Carmarthen, recently organised an evening of entertainment in the village to raise funds both for the local village hall and for the local branch of the Motor Neuron Disease Association.
The event was organised by residents Chris and Jacqui Rose, who were able to call on a wealth of talent from Llangynog and the villages around it. As well as the barber shops close harmony songs, there were turns from local singers, Mia Peace and Isobel John, poetry from Vania Hunter and sketches. Bow Ties and Boaters were supported by friends and musicians from Llansteffan, Bancyfelin and Llanybri.
Local Group Loose Ends with singer Sarah Murray finished off the evening with a variety of songs which had the audience up and dancing.
Organiser Chris Rose said: “I was so pleased with the everybody’s contribution to the entertainment. A community event such as this brings everybody together, and I am sure new friends were made during the evening. The event raised a total of £510. We are donating £250 to the Llangynog Village Hall Management Committee and the remainder to the MND Association”.
Yvonne Tustin who was diagnosed with MND seven years ago, later received a £260 cheque for the South & West Wales Branch of the Association from Bow Tie and Boater members Mark Turtle, John Tustin, Bruce Wallace, Simon Weaver and Chris Rose.
John Tustin, who is Yvonne’s husband and full-time carer said: “We are both supported by the South and West Wales Branch of the MND Association. They provide grants and equipment loans. They also fund research and an essential MND Clinic for sufferers and their carers.”
The Barbershop Group have already sung at the annual meeting of the MND Association in Neath and it was a kind gesture for them to support us again. Motor Neuron Disease is a fatal illness that effects up to 5,000 people in the UK at any one time. Two thirds of those diagnosed do not survive longer than 3 years. There is no cure and no treatment. Further information can be found www.mndassociation.org‘.
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