A group of line dancers and Country and Western enthusiasts on the Costa Blanca near Alicante were so moved by the newly formed charity Afghan Heroes that they have gotten together to release a single CD to raise money for the charity.
Last year popular country singer Charles Cole of “Coles Country”, and Angie Evans a fun loving line dance instructor, got together and sold a single CD, which raised over 600 Euros for the Marie Curie fund.
This year the Charity that was voted for was “Afghan Heroes”. This charity gives support to the families of the fallen heroes and helps soldiers who have served in Afghanistan. The Charity formed by 7 women whose sons were all killed on July 9th and 10th this year, as they found that there was no support for the families of fallen heroes.
“The cause is so close to many of our members’ hearts” says Jackie Lawson, whose husband is a civilian who has worked in Afghanistan for nearly 2 years.
“We all know someone who is out there, sons and daughter as well as husbands and grandchildren. We all live in fear everyday that we will get the phone call that we never want to receive. Those who are dying are just babies really, and it is hard to imagine what it is like to have your world fall to pieces just because your loved one is brave enough to fight for us.“
The line dance group, who call themselves “Charlie’s Angels”, in honour of Charles Cole, like to have fun and with Angie Evans teaching classes, there is certainly lots to be had.
The CD, due to be released on October 1st will be called “He Drinks Tequila (And She Talks Dirty in Spanish)”. The cd will include the line dance steps, so there is no excuse for not dancing to it! “He Drinks Tequila” will sell in Spain for 5 Euros. And the first print is expected to sell out very quickly, as the CD is only available until the end of December.
Great interest has been shown for the single in Kandahar Air Field in Afghanistan, so as a special concession to all the hundreds of civilians as well as military who are in the field, the CD will cost $5 and will be shipped from Spain free of charge.
Anyone who wants to experience the live performance by Charles Cole and Angie Evans will find them on U-Tube. With Charles Cole wearing his sombrero and Angie Evans wearing her “Purty pink pyjamas” it won’t be long before you are calling out the catch phrase, “Janice? Who the hell is Janice?”
To order a CD, contact www.Afghanheroes.org.uk, www.coles-country.com, or join the Face book group “Charlie’s Angels Line Dance Addict” and post your enquiry there.
“We want to raise a ton of money for our lads, lasses and their families and let them know that we are thinking of them. This an ideal Christmas present – one that is fun and shows that you care!”
by Jackie Lawson (Charlies Angels Line Dance Addicts)
6 Comments
Absolutely bloody fantastic …..go Charlies Angels…I hope you raise a ton of money xxxxxx
Well done to all the angels, keep up the good work!
Very well done mum!
x
Just to update everyone on She Drinks Tequila (And She Talks Dirty in Spanish). We have sold over 200 copies in the first 10 days of the CDs release. I have it playing on TKO gold and Radio Bangkok.
The article has been in 4 newspapers on the Costa Blanca too.
I will be doing a radio interview this thursday 15th October for BFBS, that will be broadcast worldwide.
Coming events will be a fashion show, and on Dec 14th we are having a big xmas bash. It will be a night of Music and Entertainment held at Los Arcos Restaurante, Los Arcos, Torrevieja. Going to be a great night! Coles Country and The Beatles Duo are performing and we have a DJ too, so music for all. Tickets are available pr-ordered for 5 euros. The fun starts at 7.30pm.
CDs – 5 Euros. Now being called the “Cheers Cocker CD! ” because of the catch phrase in it.
Call Jackie 0034 697501992 to order tickets or CDs
She Drinks Tequila is now available in KAF from Ian Lawson of ATCO. Special price $5 – but very limited edition.
My mum (Fran) is one of ‘Charlies Angels’ and knows only to well what it is like for Forces families at the moment as my husband, mum’s son-in-law, is currently serving 6 months in Afghan with the RAF. Myself and my husband would like to pass on our thanks to you all. You are raising money for a fantastic cause, one that I hope – hand on heart – to never need call upon but nevertheless we need to show our support 100% to those who do, and sadly those that will.
Well done Charles, Angie and the ‘Angels’, including my mum xxxxx
Thank you to all our lovely dancers you are doing a fantasic job and we at Afghan Heroes thank you for all your help, hard work and support.
Just to let you know we have the wristbands, you can purchase them by sending £2.00 plus loose 1st class stamp for return to:
Afghan Heroes
Unit 1 Wayside
Evercreech
Shepton
Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6QW
Go Charlies Angels!!
My mum Margie Moreby and her mate Kath Robinson are 2 of the charlies angels and i think you’re all fab!!xx Please can we see more picture on the website?