Staying Alive: Whittlesey Rotary Disco Donates £1,000 to First Responders
The Rotary Club of Whittlesey marked its 71st Charter Night, the club’s birthday, with a 60s and 70s themed disco at the Falcon Hotel, bringing together music, food and dancing in a lively community celebration.
Around 70 guests enjoyed retro fun with hot food served 70s-style in baskets, plenty of dancing and even some in full disco gear. Entertainment came from singer Stacey Wood, DJ Groovy Michelle and young local dancers from Tu Danse Academy in Peterborough.
Fresh from their Rotary performance, Tu Danse went on the next day to take second place at the North/Midlands National Entertainment Awards at the Cresset Theatre in Peterborough, earning an invitation to the 2026 finals in Las Vegas.
The Charter Night disco was about more than music and dancing, with the Rotary Club donating £1,000 to support and raise awareness of the East of England Ambulance Service Community First Responders, volunteers trained to reach life-threatening emergencies in the vital minutes before an ambulance crew arrives.
Whittlesey Club president Kevin Buckland said the disco format showed Rotary’s ability to reinvent itself while staying true to its values. He added that supporting young people was central to Rotary’s mission and the club was delighted to showcase the talent of Tu Danse Academy on such a special night.
After such a successful night, the Rotary Club has confirmed the disco will be back next year, promising another evening of music, dancing and community support.
Rotary Club of Whittlesey – welcome.
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