Littlehampton hoedown pupils give a sparkling performance

Wick-based Sparkles variety group hosted its end-of-term hoedown at the church hall, in Beach Road, with more than 30 children, aged between four and 12, from three different classes, taking part.

The talented young dancers, who all came dressed up in their finest check shirts and denim trousers, sang a total of 11 songs between them, ranging from a high-energy rendition of American country classic, Cotton-Eyed Joe, to the attitude-fuelled I Knew You Were Trouble.

The performance left the audience of proud parents and family members with smiles on their faces, said Liz Angioni, of Sparkles.

She said: “It was smiles all round from the cast and the audience.

“The show finished with mayhem and laughter as the children demanded full audience participation for the final number.”

For those youngsters interested in giving Sparkles a try, the group will be holding a free workshop on Friday, August 2, during Wick Week.

It will be inside the Wick Hall, Wick Street, Wick, from 11am until noon.

There will also be an adult singing session, on Tuesday, July 30.

For more information about these events or future, term-time classes, call 01903 859260 or see here.