University Exhibition Fundraising

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Tom discussing things with Tom's Dad, Andrew Heyes (his part roadie, part chauffeur, part sound technician!!!) before the show.  

An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014).
Tom discussing things with Tom's Dad, Andrew Heyes (his part roadie, part chauffeur, part sound technician!!!) before the show. An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014).
Everyone getting ready for the show.

Sam Dunn and his partner practising on the dance floor.

An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
Everyone getting ready for the show. Sam Dunn and his partner practising on the dance floor. An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
Looking at my repertoire

An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
Looking at my repertoire An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
.... then burn down the house!!!!!

An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
.... then burn down the house!!!!! An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
Sam Dunn and his dance partner in full Strictly Come Dancing Mood.

An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
Sam Dunn and his dance partner in full Strictly Come Dancing Mood. An Afternoon of Song & Dance at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)
The Afternoon of Song & Dance volunteer team at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014)

Tom - second on the right, & Sam Dunn and his dance partner - centre, next to Tom.
The Afternoon of Song & Dance volunteer team at St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton (6th December 2014) Tom - second on the right, & Sam Dunn and his dance partner - centre, next to Tom.
Tom's Grandad, John Scott & Dad, Andrew Heyes helping get ready for the show.


An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
Tom's Grandad, John Scott & Dad, Andrew Heyes helping get ready for the show. An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
Tom's Grandad, John Scott & Dad, Andrew Heyes helping get ready for the show.


An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
Tom's Grandad, John Scott & Dad, Andrew Heyes helping get ready for the show. An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
Backstage dressing room & storage area at the club.

An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
Backstage dressing room & storage area at the club. An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
The view of the room from the stage (with the lyrics sheets and mic stand) 

An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
The view of the room from the stage (with the lyrics sheets and mic stand) An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
Get ready for the attendees - the Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 volunteer team's stall (cakes, raffle, etc) at the Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015)
Get ready for the attendees - the Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 volunteer team's stall (cakes, raffle, etc) at the Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015)
Trying a bit of Will Smith - 'Men in Black'!!!


An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
Trying a bit of Will Smith - 'Men in Black'!!! An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
'Sinatra-Style'


An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
'Sinatra-Style' An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
The party's in full swing. Photograph taken by Sam Dunn.

An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
The party's in full swing. Photograph taken by Sam Dunn. An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 - The Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015).
The Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 volunteer team at the Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015)

Tom - top centre
The Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2 volunteer team at the Great Barr Conservative Club, Birmingham (14th March 2015) Tom - top centre

From September 2013 to May 2015 Tom studied Photography at Wolverhampton University.

In the final year for two modules, Tom's class had to raise money to fund their own exhibition. The class (calling themselves 'Shutter Collective')set up regular meetings to discuss their plans.

For the 1st exhibition, Tom volunteered to do a concert to raise money. One of his friends on the course was to do a ballroom/salsa dance routine with a dance partner. Other people decided where & when to have the concert, plus refreshments.

The event, 'An Afternoon of Song & Dance', was held at the St Bartholomew Church Hall in Penn, Wolverhampton on 6th December 2014. A raffle, plus refreshments were provided by volunteers from the class. The show went well and rasied £116.

For the 2nd exhibition, due to the success of the previous show, Tom would do another. Due to his good relations, Tom suggested it would be staged at the Great Barr Conservative Club.

The next show, 'An Afternoon of Song & Dance Part 2' was held on 14th March 2015. A raffle, amongst others were used to raise money. The concert was an even bigger success than the last, with a huge attendance and raised £471. The money rasied was more enough to rent the venue the class wanted and the exhibition went ahead as planned. Due to the success at the club, the commity gave Tom the opportunity to be invitted back to start his own shows.