Organisers of a day-long event to raise funds for local cancer groups have secured a performance from iconic 1980’s rocker, Kirk Brandon .
Let’s Kill Cancer Welshpool are organising a 5k fun run/walk around the town on 3rd August, Starting and finishing at the Westwood Park Hotel where Spear of Destiny lead singer, Kirk Brandon (see photo), will headline a gig afterwards as part of his British Tour. Money raised on the day will be shared between Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Spear of Destiny were a huge festival band back in the 1980s and enjoyed success in both the singles and albums charts.
The £5 entry fee will entitle participants to a bottle of water for the run, a burger/vegetarian burger, fries and soft drink afterwards, and entry to the acoustic show in the evening.
As an added bonus, The London Hilton on Park Lane has also donated an afternoon tea for two for the person who raises the most amount of sponsorship money.
To receive a registration form, email letskillcancerwelshpool@gmail.com and one will be forwarded. Alternatively the forms can be collected from The Westwood, Town Council Offices or the Tourist Information Centre.
Also on the concert bill is Folk Grinder, a London-based sea shanty band, with more acts to be added.
The event also has a Facebook page at Facebook.com/letskillcancerwelshpool for updates.
