Rocking up for charity to aid children

The Magic Carpet Appeal’s first event was held in Loxwood Hall, and saw two local bands The Greenbacks and Rock Docteurs perform to a capacity audience raising well over £2,000.

Dr. Al, lead singer of the Rock Docteurs, said: “What a great night for a wonderful cause. Everyone was ready to rock and had their dancing legs on.

The Greenbacks really got the evening off to a flying start, and from the first note of our first set, we knew this was all a bit special.”

The appeal’s first objective is to help a nine-year-old local resident who lives with cerebral palsy.

The charity hopes to raise enough funds to buy her a magic carpet. These interactive projection systems provide an amazing learning experience through interactive play.

One of the appeal fund’s organisers Antonia Ogden Meade said: “The magic carpet will truly be life-changing for her and her family.

“It was an outstanding night and we were delighted by everyone’s generosity and the fantastic performances. We have more events planned this spring, including a bike ride, a family walk and other music events.”

If you would like to know more about the Magic Carpet Appeal, the upcoming events or would like to support this cause, email [email protected]

The Rock Docteurs and The Greenbacks can be contacted on Facebook.