05 August 2010 | Share

Drifter desire for venues big launch

Caudwell

An R&B icon will be drifting into Stourbridge to perform for the opening of a newly-refurbished town centre hot spot.

Singing sensation, Ray Lewis, who performed with the world famous rhythm and blues band, The Drifters, will take to the stage at the new Desire night club later this month.

It comes as part of celebrations at the Hagely Road venue for the much anticipated grand re-opening on Friday, August 27th. Desire will launch under new management and after a major revamp of the iconic old Picture House night spot.

Key Facts

  • Proceeds from three nights of Bank Holiday entertainment from Friday August 27th to Sunday August 29th, will go to the cause.
  • Ray Lewis performed with the world famous rhythm and blues band, The Drifters
  • Anyone wishing to find out more about Desire and forthcoming events should contact Mark Brewer on mark@desirenightclub.co.uk or visit www.desirenightclub.co.uk.
  • Those wishing to find out more information about Caudwell Children should contact Paul Arrowsmith at the Charity on 01782 600611 or visit www.caudwellchildren.com
  • Entrance to the venue on Friday August 26th will be from 7pm by invitation only and 9pm to the public.
  • Caudwell Children is a national charity committed to changing the lives of children by providing individual donations of specialist equipment, treatment and therapy as well as its annual ‘Destination Dreams’ holiday for families coping with a child’s terminal illness.

Caudwell Children is a national charity committed to changing the lives of children by providing individual donations of specialist equipment, treatment and therapy as well as its annual ‘Destination Dreams’ holiday for families coping with a child’s terminal illness.

Proceeds from three nights of Bank Holiday entertainment from Friday August 27th to Sunday August 29th, will go to the cause.

Other events, including a Hawaiian beach party, are already scheduled for the club.

Entrance to the venue on Friday August 26th will be from 7pm by invitation only and 9pm to the public.

Anyone wishing to find out more about Desire and forthcoming events should contact Mark Brewer on mark@desirenightclub.co.uk or visit www.desirenightclub.co.uk.

Those wishing to find out more information about Caudwell Children should contact Paul Arrowsmith at the Charity on 01782 600611 or visit www.caudwellchildren.com

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About Caudwell Children:

To date Caudwell Children has donated over £12 million to thousands of children with 300 medical conditions. The Charity is committed to changing the lives of children by providing individual donations of specialist equipment, treatment and therapy as well as its annual ‘Destination Dreams’ holiday for families coping with a child’s terminal illness.

Caudwell Children was registered in March 2000 and is widely recognised as one of the country’s fastest growing children’s charities. Since its inception the charity has doubled every pound raised, achieved through supplier partnerships, which means every pound donated works even harder.

The Charity was founded by entrepreneur, John Caudwell, whose vision was to create a sustainable children’s charity that offered benefactors’ transparency and peace of mind that 100% of their donation was being used to directly change children’s lives.

By donating the cost of the Charity’s annual management and administration overheads, John has guaranteed an efficient way for individuals and businesses to change the lives of thousands of sick and disabled children living in the UK.

John Caudwell remains the Charity’s largest benefactor and sits as Chairman of the Board of Trustees.

The Charity’s ambassadors include Hollywood actress and author, Joan Collins, actress Elizabeth

Hurley, Rod and Penny Stewart, Bruce Forsyth and singer, Robbie Williams

Quotes

“We are transforming the iconic Stourbridge landmark into the West Midlands’ leading entertainment venue with big artists and celebrity D.J’s, making the new look picture house the place to be. Whilst becoming a number one venue in the area, we also aim to give something back so we will be donating to a nominated charity every time we open our doors. For the opening weekend monies will be going to Caudwell Children.”

Mark Brewer, Promotions Manager for Desire.

“We are thrilled to be supported by Desire and their opening event which is set to be a fantastic weekend of entertainment. It is thanks to the generosity and commitment of local businesses and individuals like Desire that we are able to carry out the work we do in communities throughout the UK to help change the lives of sick and disabled children. We would like to say a huge thanks to the management at Desire and everyone who joins them for this spectacular opening of a top entertainment venue.”

Trudi Beswick, Chief Executive Officer for Caudwell Children.