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Dance spectacular at Telford Ice Rink for Georgia Williams Trust - in pictures

People packed into Telford Ice Rink for a dancing spectacular with a difference.

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Inset, Georgia Williams, and main, ice skaters dance to Mary Poppins at the even in aid of the Georgia Williams Trust

Lights, Camera, Action saw ice skaters of all backgrounds, ages and abilities performed to music from Grease, Mamma Mia, Moana and Wicked, all to raise money for the Georgia Williams Trust.

The charity offers grants of up to £250 for individuals or organisations looking for the opportunity for adventure and enjoyment.

A cast of more than 30 took part in the show, with special guests popping up throughout the evening.

Ice skaters dance to Hairspray
Ice skaters dance to Hairspray
Ice skaters dance to Hairspray
Ice skaters dance to Hairspray
Ice skaters dance to Hairspray
Ice skaters dance to Hairspray
Ice skaters dance to Hairspray
Solo - Gracie
Team Synchro

Among those guests set to take part was triple British dance champion Daniella Alessi, 13-year-old Edie Garbett from Solihull and Cardiff Magneta synchro team skater Demi-lea Garcia.

The event was set up by Lauren Capes, 23, and Brieanne Jones, 21.

Lauren said: “It was really good. It turned out better than I thought.

“I went to primary, secondary and college with Georgia, and the trust does good deeds for those that need it. There are skaters that have taken part in this show that have received grants from the Georgia Williams Trust.”

It’s the second time an ice skating show has been put on for The Georgia Williams Trust – and Lauren said it would hopefully happen again.

“We did it about four years ago and we’ll probably do another one,” Lauren said.

“It is extremely hard. It takes a lot of time, not just ours, but the time of children and parents too. The managers give us lots of time at the Ice Rink too – it’s a lot of work.

“We didn’t think it’d be as busy as it was. The balcony was full. We were expecting a couple of hundred. I counted over 300 tickets sold on Friday, and a lot more were sold on Saturday.”

The show has been a long time coming. Lauren and Brieanne first had the idea to revive their show last year after a four-year gap. But with the idea in place, rehearsals only really began in January.

Lauren said she was thrilled with how everybody had performed.

“We are so proud of everyone,” she said. “We had skaters from all levels, from complete beginners to people who’ve been skating for years. It was really good that people got on and became friends with people they never would have. It’s a lot of fun.” Lauren said they were thankful to those who had gone above and beyond to get the show off the ground – especially those who had helped on Saturday.

“We want the parents to know we appreciate their help. The money will be used for some really great things.”

Lynette Williams, Georgia William's mother, said: "We were so excited when Brieanne and Lauren approached us about putting a show together with young skaters performing and raising funds for The Georgia Williams Trust.

Team Synchro
Team Synchro
Skaters dance to Dreamgirls
A skater dances to Dreamgirls
Solo - Arin
Solo - Arin
Ice skaters dance to Mary Poppins
Ice skaters dance to Mary Poppins
Ice skaters dance to Mary Poppins

"A lot of hard work and dedication has gone into this. Everyone should be proud.

"Many thanks for everyone who has come along and supported."

The trust was set up by Georgia's parents in memory of their daughter who was killed in 2013, aged 17.

For more information about the work the trust does, visit thegeorgiawilliamstrust.co.uk

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