Don't worry if you missed this sensational event because The Sands have promised to organise lots more similar evenings.
The evening started with a sumptuous, three-course meal served in style before the entertainment started. Richard Shelton, star of Emmerdale and Rat Pack Confidential among other productions, was the compere for the evening. The Sands Proprietor, Peter Swann, who is also an accomplished singer, started by singing "The Lady is a Tramp" and then outlined his future plans for The Sands Venue, explaining that the name comes from the idea of the sands of time and change - bringing back the elegance of a by-gone era - great food, entertainment, service and luxury - for our enjoyment today.
Mr Swann assembled a wealth of talent for the evening, accompanied by The Sands own house swing band, led by Neil Sutcliffe. Among the stars present who sang some fantastic numbers were Liam O'Brien (Emmerdale), Michelle Hardwick (The Royal), Graeme Hawley (Coronation Street), Rachel Lescovac (Coronation Street), Natalie Anderson (Emmerdale and "Wicked) and Robert Cavanah (The Royal), Kelsey-Beth Crossley (Emmerdale). We were also entertained by Burlesque entertainer Amber Topaz. Paul Ellis, who sings in the Deli on the ground floor during late afternoon and evening, sang during the interval. There was a raffle and auction to raise funds for Brian House.
The evening sped by and all too soon the whole ensemble gathered on stage to sing "New York, New York". Once again, we were over-awed by the versatility of some of our finest actors and actresses.
Please try not to miss the next Sands Charity Event.
For further information regarding what's on at The Sands Venue, Blackpool, call 01253 625262 or visit their website http://www.the-sands.co.uk/
Photo Caption: Sands owner Peter Swann with reigning Miss Blackpool Ella Green and Miss Blackpool finalist Kimberley Braithwaite
