So I’m hoping to raise over £2,000 for Chickenshed. You’ve probably never heard of them but they are, in every single sense, completely brilliant. They describe themselves as ‘a theatre for absolutely everyone’. And they really are…whatever your age, ability, background, you’re welcome.

My daughter started going and I wasn't sure what to expect. But their shows are like nothing you’ve ever seen. The joy, positivity and confidence of the children is astonishing. I've seen a lot of stuff over the years and there's no comparison. It's a community that every child deserves to be a part of.

It really would take too long to describe what they do (shows, teaching, outreach etc), but put simply, they change lives for the better. If you can help in any way, thanks very much. And if you have time, visit www.chickenshed.org.uk to see what they do. Tom