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Hollyoaks star set for Buncrana 23.03.09

TV HEART-THROB Lee Otway will host the charity ‘Fashion Kicks’ at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel this Wednesday, March 25. Best known for his role as David ‘Bombhead’ Burke on Channel 4’s Hollyoaks, Otway has also featured in Stars in Their Eyes and Love Island and will bring a touch of star quality to this eagerly anticipated show.
Hollyoaks star, Lee Otway. Tickets for the fashion show are priced €15, with the proceeds going to Scoil Ísoagáin’s special needs classes and Buncrana GAA club’s special needs programme. They are selling fast and are available from The Lunch Box, Jim The General’s, Scoil Íosagáin and the Inishowen Gateway Hotel.
“We know that local shops have suffered owing to the strength of the euro against sterling and because of this we have made a conscious decision to only use local shops and some from Letterkenny,” said Liam Gill, one of
the organisers behind the event.
“We want to provide a platform for emerging designers to be seen alongside established designers and retailers, and where fashion uses its pulling power to shed light on two worthy causes.”
Penney’s, Benetton, Identity, Jack and Jones, Edel MacBride will be among the exhibitors on the night, and the main sponsor is Letterkenny Shopping Centre.
In addition to the best from this season’s international fashion trends as displayed by local designers and retailers, the final of an ‘Extreme Makeover’ competition will be held. The competition will see three local women have their image made over by Zissors by Sonya, Hairess and HAIRapy as well as pampering from the Seagrass Wellbeing Centre and the Inishowen Gateway Hotel.
“A lot of hard work has been put into this show to ensure the audience gets a great night out,” said David McConnell, chairman of Buncrana GAA club and member of the event organising committee. “At €15 the ticket is exceptional value and every member of the audience will receive a goody bag with products sponsored by Nivea.”
Buncrana GAA plans to embark upon a programme of continuous improvement for people with special needs. “The aim of the Buncrana GAA special needs programme will be to work in partnership with other agencies and organisations to enhance the physical health and social well-being of people with a disability, whilst simultaneously promoting social inclusion through participation,” McConnell said. “The club intends to expand and further develop this important work and our vision is to include and involve all those who have an interest in the sport, regardless of ability.”
“We would encourage parents to take part in our sessions because the club belongs to everyone in our community and it’s a place were one can feel safe and secure,” McConnell concluded. (Inishowen Independent)
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