‘Breeze Has Talent’
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Celebrates Another Successful Year
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“This showcase was a great opportunity to celebrate the success of Breeze has Talent and encourage even more young people to give it a go” The most popular performers from the past two years of Breeze has Talent showcased their talents at a special performance at The Carriageworks at the end of June. Top Breeze has Talent acts included winners Saints, 11 year old singer Ruby Hendry (2nd) and street dancers Uni-4m. The show was a great source of inspiration for this year’s Breeze has Talent hopefuls. “This showcase was a great opportunity to celebrate the success of Breeze has Talent and encourage even more young people to give it a go”, said Councillor Judith Blake. “Last year’s competition really challenged stereotypes to prove that with a
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bit of time, effort and commitment all young people can achieve something special.” For the past two years Breeze has Talent has provided an exciting platform for over 100 talented 8 – 19 year olds. Auditions for the 2010 competition took place the day after the showcase. The successful acts will perform at this year’s Breeze on Tour, with the winner appearing at this year’s Town Hall Christmas Lights switch on. For more information about Breeze has Talent, visit www.breezeleeds.org/breezehastalent, or contact Leeds City Council’s out of school activities team on 0113 276 0837.
Ralph Thoresby Wins Community Spirit Shield
............................................................................................................................................... Ralph Thoresby’s sixth form students However, this didn’t faze the boys’ played a seven-a-side return match enthusiasm and both teams played against a community team from with fervor and professionalism Chapeltown at the end of June. This throughout the match. The Ralph was a successful evening of football Thoresby team finally took the refereed by Mr Harmesh Singh with Community Spirit Shield, winning by Wayne Miles also offering his services. three goals to one. It was good to see the teams get together after last year’s marvelous Both teams enjoyed a combination event – however support was sparse, of Jamaican and Asian food after the due to another competition, The World match. Thanks go to all who attended, Cup! especially the catering staff and Mitie team for their help and assistance.