Nantwich “Strictly Learn to Dance” raises £15k for St Luke’s Hospice

By Jonathan White
The finale of ‘Strictly Learn to Dance 2013’ in Nantwich proved a big hit.

Seventeen couples took to the dance floor at Nantwich Civic Hall.

And they showed off their sprightly steps during the final of an event which could raise £15,000 for St Luke’s Hospice.

The couples have learnt to dance Salsa and Tango with Mark Birchenough over the past 11 weeks.

They performed in front of judges and an audience of more than 300 people on Sunday night.

Tim Richardson, from Bentley Motors, and Claire Langston, lottery manager at St Luke’s Hospice, took the compere roles of ‘Bruce’ and ‘Tess’ on the evening.

And Mark Birchenough and Andrew Kevan were the judges.

Susan Whitfield and Ray Pond (Couple 4) won the Audience Award.

Rachel Kibble White  and Tim Clarke (Couple 2) won the Judges Award.

All participants received a medal.