Caribbean Comes to Camposol!

Getting on down with Bob 'Barrington' Marley

Dancing Caribbean Style

More than 220 people enjoyed the songs of Bob Marley, limbo dancing and Caribbean capers with Barrington at the MABS Caribbean Night fundraiser. “It was so popular that we sold out of tickets on the first day of sale” commented Sue Jacob, MABS Fundraising Co-ordinator. Sue had been rushed into hospital with acute appendicitis just a week before, but the fundraising team made sure that everything was on schedule for the event. Undeterred by her recent major operation, Sue arrived in a wheelchair (decorated a la Caribbean, of course) to oversee the night’s festivities.

Charlotte Lends a Hand

MABS fundraisers worked hard to give everyone a true flavour of the Caribbean with some great decorations, including two palm trees, made especially for the event. Charlotte, granddaughter of Totana Shop Manager, Ann Vinall, made the tea-light jars in bright, Day-Glo colours, which added to the whole evening’s atmosphere, and she proved to be a valuable member of the event team.
 
To complete the theme, and despite temperatures in the high 30’s, Barrington sported his Bob Marley dreadlocks like a true professional to entertain the crowd, many of whom had also dressed for the occasion in colourful outfits. Fired up by the atmosphere, guests joined Barrington’s Caribbean dancing sessions and there was an impressive line-up of people willing to take on the challenge of the limbo dancing. Some excellent raffle prizes were donated by local businesses and ticket sales helped towards a final fundraising total of 1375 €. MABS Director, Lyn Baines, also attended the event “It’s been a fabulous night thanks to the Sue and her fundraising team.” she said “Everyone has worked so hard and I am very proud of them”.

Caribbean Fun

MABS Mazarrón is looking forward to its next big event, the Race for Life, on Sunday, 23 October. For entry and sponsorship forms visit the website: www.mabsmurcia.com or call 689 052 123