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Free Standing & Built In Sales Centre Over 300 appliances in stock www.expertdomestics.co.uk Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Dancewise Studios Welcome VIP’s from America Two VIP’s who had travelled all the way from America, recently visited Dancewise Studios, to meet some of their dancers. Founders of American Charity, Darby’s Dancers, Patrick and Valerie Jones, were on holiday in the UK and made a special detour to visit the Dancewise Studios in Hythe. Darby’s Dancers was founded in Huntsville, America by Patrick and Valerie and named a er their daughter Darby, who was born with Down syndrome, a heart defect, and leukaemia. Despite her illnesses Darby lived a life of passion, kindness and bravery and loved to dance, before she passed away in 2013. Darby’s Dancers was established to continue Darby’s wonderful legacy and bring joy to as many special needs children as possible, o ering them the opportunity to take part in performing arts through dance education. Dancewise Studios Owner Alison met Darby’s parents at a conference and partnered with Darby’s Dancers last year, opening up fully funded dance sessions for people with special educational needs, at the Hythe Studio. e Studio currently support four dancers who attend Dancewise Studio’s Darby’s Dancers, their mentors, Dance Coach Joe Vickers with Darby’s Dancers founders Patrick and Valerie Jones teaching Street Dance for Dancewise I never thought something I used to do with my Uncle for fun could turn into a weekly class for such an amazing charity. I know I speak for everyone involved when I say Darby’s Dancers on a Saturday morning is the highlight of our weeks! It was so good to meet Patrick and Valerie. It is very special to be a small part of a wonderful charity like Darby’s Dancers!” Valerie Jones commented: “Visiting the Darby’s Dancers at Dancewise Studio’s has been the highlight of our trip to the UK. My Mum was originally from Exeter and she and Darby were very close. To have a Darby’s Dancers class in my Mum’s home country is extremely special to me.” If you have a child with special educational needs and would like to nd out more about the Darby’s Dancers SEN dance program at Dancewise Studios please visit: www.dancewisestudios.com or email: info@dancewisestudios.com their Darby’s Dancers classes every Saturday along with their mentors, other Dancewise Studio’s dancers who have been partnered with each Darby’s Dancer to assist them with the steps and helping to keep them safe. e dance program is fully funded by the Studio, who run regular fundraising events to cover the cost of the classes. Dancewise Studios are one of only two UK dance studios that have partnered with Darby’s Dancers. ey were thrilled to be able to welcome Darby’s parents to the Studio and introduce them to their own Darby’s Dancers and their families. Joe Vickers, who teaches the Darby’s Dancers each week, comments: “My Uncle has Down syndrome and growing up I spent a lot of time with him and I used to teach him dance moves. When I started Following the success of their inaugural Dragon Boat Race last year, local charity Abby’s Heroes are bringing the Dragon Boats back to Hythe Marina on Saturday 10th June from 10am. ere will be around 10 teams taking to the water this year, competing in a number of races throughout the day. As well as the exciting races, there will be local food stalls available to keep you sustained for a fabulous day out for all the family. All proceeds from the day will go towards supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer, and their families. Last year’s event raised over £12,000 for the Charity and they are hoping this year’s event will raise even more money. A video of last year’s event is available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkIKo-k6WWM For more information about Abby’s Heroes please visit: abbysheroes.org Dragon Boats Are Returning To Hythe!
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