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Jupitus and Brigstocke coming to Birmingham boosts Enrych

Some of the UK’s biggest touring comedians and TV favourites are heading to Birmingham for a ‘one night only’ comedy fundraiser later this week.

Phill Jupitus, Marcus Brigstocke, Angela Barnes and Francesca Martinez will be performing at The Glee Club in aid of local disability charity, Enrych, on Thursday 9th June.

Charity patron, Graeme Garden OBE, best known for the 70s comedy show ‘The Goodies’, is behind the event and has personally invited the household names to take part.

He said: “We are thrilled to have such a stellar line-up, who are generously giving their time to raise lots of laughs, and funds, for a great cause.

“First to confirm was Francesca, my fellow patron, and Angela who has performed for Enrych before. Marcus will be doing a magnificent job of steering the ship as compere, and Phill will be treating us to one of his rare poetry sets. It’s going to be a fun night.”

Operating across the West Midlands, Enrych supports 1,500 disabled people each year to enjoy active and independent lives. The comedy show is the highlight of the charity’s 30th anniversary celebrations and the funds raised will go towards its volunteer partnership service, which helps overcome the social isolation that many people experience as a result of their disability.

Gina King, Chief Executive of Enrych, said: “Simple pleasures in life and every day activities or pastimes, such as the cinema, going to the football, day trips or baking a cake, can be a real struggle for some of our members.

“By matching them with a volunteer partner who shares the same interests, we can make the world of difference to the health, wellbeing and quality of life of disabled people.”

Alongside the volunteer partnerships, Enrych is planning to expand its personal assistant service, Enrych Assist, for individuals who want to live more independently with regular support for day-to-day tasks such as household jobs, going to appointments or attending a college course.

“At a time when disabled people, and their carers, are struggling to cope with cuts to benefits and other provision, there is a huge demand for our services,” added Gina.

“The comedy night is an fantastic opportunity for us to celebrate our 30th year, reach a new audience of potential volunteers and enrich more lives.”

Tickets for ‘Enrych in Stitches’ are £19.50 and £15 and can be purchased from the Glee Club Box Office – telephone 0871 472 0400 or buy online at www.glee.co.uk/performer/enrych-in-stitches/

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Russ Cockburn .