Oldham Dance Group Raises Funds for Own Bus Amidst Costly Competition Transport

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The Higginshaw Royals dance group, led by Lisa Smith, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise £3,000 for a bus to transport its 22 members to competitions in Stoke-on-Trent. The group has had to hire a minibus, depleting their limited funds and forcing them to pull out of competitions in the past, leaving the young members devastated. With a busy competition season from March to October, the group is raising money through fun days, sponsored walks, and the online fundraiser to ensure they can participate in the events.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Higginshaw Royals dance group, founded by Lisa Smith, is currently raising £3,000 for a bus through a GoFundMe campaign to cover transport costs to competitions in Stoke-on-Trent.
  • The group hires a minibus for each competition, which is taking a significant share of their limited funds, forcing them to withdraw from events in the past.
  • The group has organized fun days and sponsored walks in addition to the online fundraiser to raise money and meet their goal.
  • Lisa Smith started the group just over a year ago, and there are currently 22 dancers in the group, aging from walking age to 16 and over.
  • The competition season runs from March to October, during which the group spends every Sunday competing against seven other teams.
  • The rest of the year is used for choreographing and rehearsing their 15-minute competition routine.
  • Lisa Smith is passionate about dance and has been involved in it her whole life; her five daughters also share her love of dancing.

Statistics:

  • The group aims to raise £3,000 for a bus to cover transport costs to competitions.
  • The group has organized fun days and sponsored walks to raise money for the bus.
  • The competition season runs from March to October annually.
  • The group competes against seven other teams during the competition season.
  • There are 22 dancers in the group, aging from walking age to 16 and over.
  • The group spends every Sunday competing during the competition season.

Sources:

  • "Oldham child hair loss charity calls for volunteers" published in The Oldham Times
  • The Higginshaw Royals Facebook page