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Jenny Harris – White 'La Femme Guitare', along with her husband Norman have been avid organisers and participants in a plethora of Live Music Charity Events in Shropshire and Powys since moving to Llanymynech on the Shropshire Welsh Border in February 2017.
This page is a record of some of their activities, raising Funds for Charity, over the past 5years.
David Clough, retail markets and events manager for Oswestry Town Council, appreciates Jenny and Norman's (The Odd bods) performances at charity fund raising events and on market days. They have really helped to create a family friendly atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
David Clough, retail markets and events manager for Oswestry Town Council, appreciates Jenny and Norman's (The Odd bods) performances at charity fund raising events and on market days. They have really helped to create a family friendly atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Angels Against Cancer
7pm Friday 28th January
The Group 'Angels Against Cancer' was formed in May 2020 following the untimely loss of the young Val Hartshorn, beloved wife of John Mark Hartshorn, to Cancer.
Since then many local Musicians, Singers and Performers have given their time free to perform in local Events once a month in various Venues across Oswestry to Raise Money for The LIngen Davies Cancer Appeal.
To date they have raised a significant amount : £4,000.
The 'Odd Bods; were honoured to be invited to play in January 2022 at The HIghwayman Restaurant.
Angels Face Book : https://www.facebook.com/groups/660907554753664
Brave the Shave at the Railway Tavern!
The Railway Tavern in Oswestry was the venue for the MacMillan Fund Raiser 'Brave the Shave' suggested by Lesley Sincliar whose young daughter has Cancer.
Taking place in October several people had their heads and legs shaved during the early afternoon followed by a Charity Karaoke.
An Incredible £1,200. was raised and a very generous supporter added a personal donation of £1,000 making a Grand Total of...
£2,200
The 'Odd Bods' Duo supported Ally Beckett, manager of the pub alongside Dave LLoyd her partner, by providing advertising materials and liaising with the MacMIllan Fund Raising Team. The evening finished with Jenny singing a few well known songs, much to the delight of the very 'happy', by this time, audience.
In the picture David Hughes, Treasurer of the Oswestry MacMillan branch, can be seen accepting the cheque. Lesley Sinclair in the green charity T Shirt with Ally Beckett and Dave Lloyd to the left of the picture.,
£804 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Congratulations to the GENEROUS people of Oswestry and The Barley Mow, Trefonen Village and to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Over 3 Music Events, all held locally, you donated a TOTAL of £804.
Margaret Jones, the vice chair of the Macmillan Group Oswestry, with David Hughes the Treasurer and his wife Sue, accept the certificate from Jenny Harris-White.
Thanks to Oswestry Council who gave a private donation and one other anonymous giver.
Presentation at the The Barley Mow
Some of the performers gathered at the The Barley Mow for the presentation. Many thanks to Heather Hughes, the manageress, for hosting us.
Performers included Sonya Smith Singer, Clive Honeyman and Sue Kinsey, Molyneux Jacob and Carol Molyneux, Alan Jenkins, Jenny Harris White 'La Femme Guitare '.
Not in the photo but in the room were our two photographers also musicians Norman James Harris, drummer and Bob Machin a fellow guitarist. Gill Jenkins supporter and the lovely wife of Alan. Other performers include Sue Box, Simon Harmony, Lauren Kynaston, Matthew John Morris, Little Wing, pictured with Ben Pruden.
A MASSIVE thanks to all from Jenny and Norm
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Oswestry Guide Dogs Fundraising
October 6th 2019
The 'Odd Bods' were very happy to assist
The Oswestry Guide Dogs by organising
Buskers for their Annual Street Collection.
A massive thankyou to everyone who put some pennies in our collection buckets!
We made a grand total of £726.38
Thank you to the wonderfully talented street musicians for entertaining us and to
David Clough of Oswestry Town Market for providing gazebos and space on the market.
Oswestry Guide Dogs Fundraising
October 6th 2019
The 'Odd Bods' were very happy to assist
The Oswestry Guide Dogs by organising
Buskers for their Annual Street Collection.
A massive thankyou to everyone who put some pennies in our collection buckets!
We made a grand total of £726.38
Thank you to the wonderfully talented street musicians for entertaining us and to
David Clough of Oswestry Town Market for providing gazebos and space on the market.
'Veterans Appeal'
Black Gate Pub Oswestry
Brian Wills (centre) is a well know gentleman from Oswestry who works tirelessly to raise money for Local Charities and a Volunteer for the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital. He readily got involved in a supportive role when the Hospital announced the launch of the 'Veterans Appeal' which aims to expand services currently provided. With the help of Simon Harmony and Jenny & Norman of The 'Odd Bods' , 3 evenings of Music were organised at The Black Gate Pub Oswestry. This was just one of 8 Venues taking part .
'Veterans Appeal'
Black Gate Pub Oswestry
Brian Wills (centre) is a well know gentleman from Oswestry who works tirelessly to raise money for Local Charities and a Volunteer for the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital. He readily got involved in a supportive role when the Hospital announced the launch of the 'Veterans Appeal' which aims to expand services currently provided. With the help of Simon Harmony and Jenny & Norman of The 'Odd Bods' , 3 evenings of Music were organised at The Black Gate Pub Oswestry. This was just one of 8 Venues taking part .
Guide Dogs Fundraising
The Griffin Inn
April 13th 2019
The 'Odd Bods' were really grateful to Carol and Gary at 'The Griffin Inn' to enable them to use their very comfortable and welcoming Venue to host a Music Event to raise money for the Guide Dogs. As well as the Musicians and singers who kept the audience enthralled, there was a Raffle, which proved very popular, and a great time was had by all.
Guide Dogs Fundraising
The Griffin Inn
April 13th 2019
The 'Odd Bods' were really grateful to Carol and Gary at 'The Griffin Inn' to enable them to use their very comfortable and welcoming Venue to host a Music Event to raise money for the Guide Dogs. As well as the Musicians and singers who kept the audience enthralled, there was a Raffle, which proved very popular, and a great time was had by all.
Welshpool Country Music Festival
and The Heulwen Trust
The Welshpool Country Music Festival raises funds to make it possible for us to provide free boat trips for those who are less abled. Due to the recent pandemic, we have regretfully had to postpone the event, removing our primary source of funding. However the July 2022 is planned and hopefully will go ahead !
Charity Registration No. 1010813
Welshpool Country Music Festival
and The Heulwen Trust
The Welshpool Country Music Festival raises funds to make it possible for us to provide free boat trips for those who are less abled. Due to the recent pandemic, we have regretfully had to postpone the event, removing our primary source of funding. However the July 2022 is planned and hopefully will go ahead !
Charity Registration No. 1010813
Music for the Monty
A two day Busking Event , organised by
'The Odd Bods' and others formed part of the Welshpool Transport Festival 2018.
Many Local Musicians, came together to 'Busk' throughout the town , on The Canal Side and on the Heulwen Trust Boats to Raise money for the Restoration of Montgomery Cana Appeal.
Music for the Monty
A two day Busking Event , organised by
'The Odd Bods' and others formed part of the Welshpool Transport Festival 2018.
Many Local Musicians, came together to 'Busk' throughout the town , on The Canal Side and on the Heulwen Trust Boats to Raise money for the Restoration of Montgomery Cana Appeal.