A mum from Portland has taken it upon herself to use her contacts in comedy and the local community to help her son’s under 5’s football team.
Lucinda Helms, from Portland, has been busy organising the islands first ever comedy club, and all the proceeds will be going to Harlequin Weston Boys football team. The night will consist of five experienced comedians from all over the UK, as well as a disco afterwards.
‘My sister recently became a stand-up-comedian’, said the young mum of two, ‘so she knows lots of amazing acts who are about to make it big on television, or have been working on the circuit for a while and can really bring something new to Portland. It’s a really exciting opportunity to see acts who might become really famous in the future on our doorstep!’
‘We’re hoping to raise £500 for the club so they can buy a new shed for their equipment. We want to make the night a regular feature on Portland. Hopefully we can raise more in the future for similar activities.
The opening night of ‘Comedy on the Rock’ will be Saturday, 28th February.
WHERE: Kimberlin Club, Blacknor Road, DT5 2HU
TICKETS: £10 from Kimberlin Club, or www.portlandcomedy.co.uk.
START: 8pm, doors open at 7.30pm.
FINISH: Until late.
TEL – 07528 135462
Miranda Kane
