Mosey on down to Mayor’s barn dance

Tickets are £15 and include food and a welcome drink. Revellers are encouraged to don fancy dress – with a prize for best outfit. 

Mayor, Councillor Kate Fennelly said: “It will be a fun-packed evening of country music, line dancing, games, raffles, a photo booth and much more on the night.”

The knees-up at Ilkeston Town FC is being staged to raise money for the Mayor’s Charity – the Forces Veterans Afloat Charitable Trust. It provides narrowboats for ex-service personnel to live on.

Deputy borough council leader, Councillor Becca Everett, who is Lead Member for Community Engagement, said: “The idea for the charity came about three years ago. Within a week someone had donated the first narrowboat. There is now a fleet of seven – all restored by volunteers.

“Most of those given accommodation on board have been referred by veterans’ groups. The council is proud to support such a worthy cause – and the barn dance is an opportunity for residents to do the same while having a great time.”

The Mayor’s Charity Barn Dance & Country Evening starts at 7pm at the New Manor Ground on Awsworth Road. For tickets call the civic office on 0115 907 1115 or email either civic @ erewash.gov.uk or kate.fennelly @ erewash.gov.uk