<![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/rss/ <![CDATA[Pressat Main Newswire]]> https://pressat.co.uk/media/site/logo.png https://pressat.co.uk/rss/ en-gb Copyright: (C) Pressat Pressat <![CDATA[ From Bach to the Swingles: a gala concert ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/from-bach-to-the-swingles-a-gala-concert-8c8bf1b98ea6c76bd730716935820819/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/from-bach-to-the-swingles-a-gala-concert-8c8bf1b98ea6c76bd730716935820819/ Wednesday 14 May, 2014
11 June at 7.30pm
St Luke’s Church, London SW12

Award-winning classical violinist Tasmin Little OBE and renowned chamber choir, the Vasari Singers, will perform a programme ranging from Bach to the Swingle singers alongside readings by Angela Thorne and others.

The concert is being held to raise funds for The National Brain Appeal, the charity dedicated to raising funds for the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) which, together with the Institute of Neurology, is at the forefront of neurological research and is responsible for major advances in the treatment of conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, stroke and brain and spinal cancer. 12.5 million people in the UK are affected by a neurological condition – from birth, through illness or injury.

2014 marks the charity’s 30th birthday and this is one of many events planned to celebrate the milestone and achievements to date. Over the past thirty years, amazing projects like the Dementia Research Centre, The Molly Lane Fox Unit, the Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases and the Advanced Neuroimaging Suite have come to fruition through funds raised by The National Brain Appeal. This has helped provide better care for thousands of patients at The National Hospital with funding of more than £40 million for innovative projects.

Tasmin Little is a world-renowned soloist and has released multiple albums. For her recording of Elgar’s Violin Concerto, she won the Critics Award at the Classic Brit Awards in 2011. This concert is sponsored by John D Wood & Co and is the brainchild of David Barttelot, a long term patient at The National Hospital and long time supporter of The National Brain Appeal, and Antony Lewis Crosby, general manager of the St Luke’s Music Society.

Tickets are £25 and can be booked online at www.nationalbrainappeal/shop or by phoning 020 3448 4724. There will also be a raffle with great prizes to be won. The nearest underground station is Clapham South.


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http://www.nationalbrainappeal.org 14 May 2014 16:32:50 GMT Entertainment & Arts
<![CDATA[ The Rhythm and Blues Brothers perform to raise money for The National Brain Appeal ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/the-rhythm-and-blues-brothers-perform-to-raise-money-for-the-national-brain-appeal-6f533153df779f1107b59c869970b06c/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/the-rhythm-and-blues-brothers-perform-to-raise-money-for-the-national-brain-appeal-6f533153df779f1107b59c869970b06c/ Friday 14 February, 2014
The Rhythm and Blues Brothers, supported by Queensburys and Stella Sta, will be performing a charity gig on Thursday 27 March 2014 in aid of The National Brain Appeal.

The gig will take place at the Richard Mully Bar, UCL Student Union, 136 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BP.

Doors open at 19:00.

The National Brain Appeal is the charity dedicated to raising essential funds for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London. The National is one of the world's leading centres for the diagnosis, treatment and research of a range of neurological and neuromuscular conditions including epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, brain cancer and head injury.

This year the charity celebrates its 30th Anniversary having raised over £40 million since it was established.

All funds raised from this event will go towards the charity's £3 million appeal to redevelop the operating theatres at The National, including the country's first specialist complex spinal theatre.

Tickets are £10 (students £5) and can be booked here.


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http://www.nationalbrainappeal.org 14 Feb 2014 08:48:49 GMT Charities & non-profits Entertainment & Arts
<![CDATA[ Sing along to ‘Grease’ in pyjamas for The National Brain Appeal Pyjama Party ]]> https://pressat.co.uk/releases/sing-along-to-grease-in-pyjamas-for-the-national-brain-appeal-pyjama-party-f77f85859dc69d3fcbc126058af8c63f/ https://pressat.co.uk/releases/sing-along-to-grease-in-pyjamas-for-the-national-brain-appeal-pyjama-party-f77f85859dc69d3fcbc126058af8c63f/ Wednesday 16 October, 2013
The National Brain Appeal is hosting a fundraising screening of the classic 1978 American musical film ‘Grease’ on Thursday 24th October at 6.30pm for its 2013 Pyjama Party campaign. Guests will watch the film in the 94-seat private screening room at The Court House Hotel, Great Marlborough Street in central London. The hotel was once The Great Marlborough Street Magistrate’s Court where Charles Dickens worked as a court reporter and Oscar Wilde had the start of his ‘Queensbury’ case heard.

The National Brain Appeal Pyjama Party takes place from 19 to 27 October. It is ‘a week of fun in pyjamas’ where people are encouraged to organise events to raise money for the one in six people affected by a neurological disorder in the UK.

Theresa Dauncey, Chief Executive of The National Brain Appeal, said: “We want the screening to have a party atmosphere and we think ‘Grease’ is a great choice to get everyone involved. I probably know every word to every song and some of the dance moves!

“Whether you are coming along to the film night or organising your own event, wearing pyjamas is a simple yet touching way to show support for patients in hospital whilst raising vital funds to enable our leading brain and spine experts to push the boundaries to find new treatments.”

The National Brain Appeal raises funds for The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London, which is the UK’s biggest neurosurgery unit. Their current appeal is to raise funds to upgrade the hospital’s operating theatres, including the creation of a specialist theatre that will revolutionise the most complex spinal surgery for the growing number of people who need it. These new bespoke facilities will improve patient care and outcomes, spearhead research into new treatments (such as spinal cord repair research), as well as the extra capacity allowing patients to be seen more quickly.

Tickets for The National Brain Appeal film night are £15 and available from http://www.nationalbrainappeal.org/shop/ and 020 3448 4724. This includes a glass of wine or soft drink and popcorn. The event starts at 6.30pm in the hotel bar with the film screening at 7pm. There will be post-screening games and prizes in the hotel bar.

The charity is also encouraging people to organise their own fundraising events for The National Brain Appeal Pyjama Party. Ideas for events as well as fundraising packs and nightcaps are available at www.pyjamaparty.org.uk or by texting ‘PJs’ along with name and address to 70500.


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