Whittlesey Rotary Club's retro disco night raises £1000 for community First Responders
Disco fever hit the Rotary Club of Whittlesey on its 71st Charter Night, the club’s birthday, when a ‘60s and ‘70s themed event was held in aid of charity.
Held at the Falcon Hotel, the disco brought together music, food and dancing in what was described as “a lively community celebration”.
Around 70 guests enjoyed retro fun with hot food served ‘70s-style in baskets, plenty of dancing and even some in full disco outfits.
Entertainment came from singer Stacey Wood, DJ Groovy Michelle and young local dancers from Tu Danse Academy in Peterborough.
A club spokesperson said: “Fresh from their Rotary performance, Tu Danse went on the next day to take second place at the North/Midlands National Entertainment Awards at the Cresset Theatre in Peterborough, earning an invitation to the 2026 finals in Las Vegas.
“The Charter Night disco was about more than music and dancing, with the Rotary Club donating £1,000 to support and raise awareness of the East of England Ambulance Service Community First Responders, volunteers trained to reach life-threatening emergencies in the vital minutes before an ambulance crew arrives.”
Whittlesey Club president Kevin Buckland said the disco format showed Rotary’s ability to reinvent itself while staying true to its values. He added that supporting young people was central to Rotary’s mission and the club was delighted to showcase the talent of Tu Danse Academy on such a special night.
The spokesperson added: “After such a successful night, the Rotary Club has confirmed the disco will be back next year, promising another evening of music, dancing and community support.”