Telford line-dancing group shortlisted for national awards
Lawley Village Line Dance Club has been shortlisted for two national awards in the UK Line Dance Awards 2024. Following nominations from members, the club is shortlisted for UK Club of the Year 2024 and James (Jay) Haldron as Community Instructor of the Year 2024.
The Dance Club was set up in 2023 thanks to a grant from Bournville Village Trust in Lawley Village – the Eileen Hewer Community Fund and is now self-funding due to its success.
James (Jay) Haldron said: “We’re thrilled to be the only Telford line dance club to be nominated in the national awards. We’re a relatively new group but we’ve gone from strength to strength. Personally, I’m honoured members of the club nominated me for Community Instructor of the Year 2024.”
As well as weekly classes, the Lawley Village Line Dance Club often attend community events giving free demonstrations and encouraging people to try.
Dominique Jones, Lawley Village Line Dance Club member said: “Line-dancing is a fantastic way to have fun and meet people. We hope everyone will vote for us as a club as well as our instructor Jay as he’s brilliant. Line dancing is an activity for all ages and brings a real community feel to it.”
Voting is open to everyone and closes on 31st January and votes can be placed at https://uklda.com/.
Every year, the Eileen Hewer Community Fund awards grants to groups working for the benefit of the Lawley community and its residents. Community groups or organisations based in Lawley or benefits Lawley can apply for a grant of up to £2,000 annually. Grants can also be given to projects that enhance the environment or provide facilities for the community to use. For further information and the application form go to https://bvtlawleyvillage.org.uk/your-village/eileen-hewer-community-fund.
