Tickets available for Christmas Charity Show
- The Old Country Crows
- 11 hours ago
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A night of music and comedy with proceeds going to Cancer Research UK
The idea for the event was mooted when Crows bassist Josh Hayward suggested the band host an evening of music in aid of Cancer Research UK referring to a family member diagnosis in 2020. Suggestions were made to stage the show in December 2025 but time was tight so it was decided to look ahead to Saturday 12th December 2026 and therefore keep the Christmas theme running through the evening.
There is no single "cure" for cancer because it is over 200 different diseases, but many cancers are curable today through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. While not all cancers are curable, advances in molecular research and treatment have doubled survival rates in the last 40 years.
Cancer Research UK fund scientists, doctors and nurses to help beat cancer sooner. They also provide cancer information to the public. Every step they make towards beating cancer relies on every pound donated. Within the organisation a number of bodies work together to ensure that they make the best use of the funds they receive and continue to carry out world-class research.
Please do support this event to assist Cancer Research UK in beating cancer. It will be an evening of music and laughter with proceeds going to a very important cause.
Support act will be The Laurel Canyon Appreciation Society, based in Thanet, Kent. The band formed in 2025 with the aim to reproduce music from the legendary artists who lived in the Laurel Canyon, USA during the 1960's and 1970's. They are a band of excellent musicians who skillfully recreate the sounds of the golden years of music from the canyon.
Host for the evening is Paul Tingey. Paul is a natural-born crowd‑warmer with a heart for charity, a knack for comedy, and a surprising passion for Health & Safety — yes, really. From raising funds and spirits at community events to delivering punchlines on stage, he’s spent years proving that laughter and kindness make the best double act. These days, he brings that same energy to the thrilling world of Health & Safety, where he somehow makes risk assessments sound almost… exciting. Whether he’s hosting, entertaining, or keeping everyone in one piece, Paul’s mission is simple: make people smile and make sure they leave with all their fingers.
This will be a night of music and laughter in the festive season with an aim to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
A Grand Draw will be staged on the night with draw tickets available to purchase from June 2026.
It's BYOB so grab your favourite drinks from your fridge, bring some nibbles, bring your friends and get ready for a night of music, laughter and fundraising.
The event is being staged in the quaint parish hall in the village of Northbourne near Deal. The village is 5 minutes from the A258 Sandwich Road and A256 Eastry Bypass.
Tickets for the show are priced at £7.50 and are available at the following link: -
To help boost funds raised from the event a Giving page has been set up so please do make a donation at the following link: -
Please support the event and come along for what promises to be a magical evening.
Date: Saturday 12th December 2026
Venue: Northbourne Parish Hall, The Drove, Northbourne, Deal, Kent CT14 0LW
Doors: 6.30pm
Showtime: 7.30pm
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