A Song for Heroes, Thanks to


Dan and Laura


Cast members from numerous London shows will represent the West End in recording a song to honour those who have served their country, composed by new Rotarian Daniel and wife Laura Curtis of Cardiff Satellite Club.


Daniel and Laura are award winning musical theatre composers and lyricists. Their work is now a staple in the repertoire of artists performing musical theatre internationally and has been performed at the Royal Albert Hall and the London Palladium. The couple have now created a very special song to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. Daniel and Laura have received sponsorship from Fortnum and Mason as well as other very well known brands in order to produce their CD free of charge and ensure that all monies are donated to Help for Heroes.


The Rotary Club of Cardiff and District are


supporting this appeal by promoting the CD which will include the Rotary logo. “Cardiff Rotary Satellite Club was formed in July of last year and has eight members but is recruiting as we speak and we aim to get to around 20 in the very near future,” said Dan. “I support a large number of charity and community projects and it is a fundamental part of my life. I love what Rotary stands for and was very keen to become involved and part of the worldwide family of Rotarians.”


The couple found success developing new music for some of the worlds most celebrated performers such as Lea Salonga, Sierra Boggess and Ramin Karimloo. This culminated in the production of their first album, Love on 42nd Street and the commission of their second album, Overture, released in October 2016. Their numerous single releases have all topped the iTunes and Amazon Vocal Charts alongside Love on 42nd Street. BBC Radio 2 has championed their music on programmes such as Elaine Paige on Sunday and Weekend Wogan, Daniel and Laura have also appeared on BBC Breakfast and The One Show to discuss their work.


Aston Martin is to sponsor a spectacular Glenn Miller hangar dance, a joint venture between Rhondda Rotary and Royal Air Force St Athan.


Rhondda ‘In the Groove’


Stars of the show will be the RAF Central Band’s big band sound “The Squadronaires”, plus Kirsten Ors- born, Royal Marines official forces “sweetheart” and Michael Buble tribute Tom Carey on Saturday 27 October.


The dance is to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Air Force and the 80th birthday of RAF St Athan. Proceeds will go to the RAF Benevolent Fund and local charities. It is hoped that 1000 tickets will be sold. The venue for the dance will be a hangar, at what is now known as MoD St Athan. The price of a ticket will be £25. Hot food is included in the price and bar facilities will be available at extra cost. The organizing committee is pleased to announce that Aston


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Most recently they wrote the single ‘Standing On My Own’ for Glee’s Jenna Ushkowitz


The Hero is an original song written by Daniel and Laura to pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who serve and have served in the armed forces. Cast members from numerous London shows will represent the West End in raising funds for Help For Heroes by recording the song. The song will be released on 2nd November 2018.


Martin, who are currently building a car plant at MoD St Athan, has agreed to act as the main sponsor for the event. Photo shows Mark Brayson, Aston Martin VIP Operations Director meeting Brian Plenderleith and John Bollard, Rhondda Rotary, together with Tony Missen of Aberdare Rotary Club, at a recent visit to the company’s car plant at Gaydon in Warwickshire. Aston Martin cars will be on display at the hangar dance. For ticket details contact Dave Thomas on Tel: 07570 793029 or e-mail daillew@gmail.com or Brian Plenderleith on Tel: 01443 430992, Mob: 07743 482412 or e-mail bcplenderleith@sky.com


District Governor Maggie is to ask each District Governor about support- ing this project. So even though it is being supported by Cardiff Rotary, there is a bigger, wider appeal through- out Rotary.


Dan will publicise The Hero at the District Council Meeting in Swansea on June 9th.


All proceeds from the sales of The Hero will be donated but we also ask that people consider making an additional donation if it is within their means here https://www.justgiving. com/fundraising/westendthehero


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