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WINDLESHAM’S JOURNEY TO SPARKS WINTER BALL

“That was outstanding, great music, great sense of humour and brilliantly done – congratulations,” these were the words from impressionist Rory Bremner to pupils of Windlesham House School in Washington, West Sussex, as he hosted a charity ball in London.

He was speaking after the pupils gave a spectacular performance at the Sparks Winter Ball, the children’s medical research charity, on Thursday 10th December 2009.

The pupils were invited to the London event to sing carols and, in total, the money raised on the night was approximately £200,000.

Other guests at the Ball included HRH Princess Michael o f Kent, Kenny and Gabi Logan (presidents of Sparks), Robert Powell, the England and British Lions rugby player Simon Shaw as well as Strictly Come Dancing finalist and sports presenter, Chris Hollins.

The children were performing as part of the build-up to Odyssey – a two-day festival spectacular taking place at Windlesham House School on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 2010 in aid of Sparks.

Odyssey is a celebration of performing arts and entertainment which will include a live link-up to the International Space Station and The Bootleg Beatles headlining on Sunday 4th July.

Log on to the website www.odyssey10.com for further details of these charity events and other information including ticket sales, sponsorship and line-up.

PHOTO: The Windlesham House School Choir.