A concert being held in Folkestone later this month will be honouring local comedian Dave Lee who sadly died on Monday (16 January).
 

The Charity Gala Night was organised at the Tower Theatre in Folkestone for Sunday 29 January by the Kent Police social club at Folkestone Police Station and it had been hoped that Dave would be able to attend.

The evening will still be going ahead, but in Dave's honour.

Rock legend Alvin Stardust and his band, Chas Hodges, from Chas and Dave fame, singer/songwriter John Allen, Richard Digance and rock violinist Victoria Yellop will all be performing.
 

The show is to be hosted by compère Paul James from BBC Radio Kent.

Dave's charity, 'Dave Lee's Happy Holidays' is one of three good causes that will benefit from the event, the proceeds will also be shared with the National Police Memorial Day Charity and the Grand Order of Water Rats.

Andy Orfila, who is organising the event, said the evening will have an added sense of poignancy: "It's very sad that Dave has lost the battle against his illness, and he will be missed by so many people.

"I'm hoping the Gala night will be a fitting tribute to this legendary gentleman who bought joy to everyone he met."

Tickets for the Gala Night are £20 and can be purchased from the Box Office on 01303 223925 and from Music Bay shop in Cheriton.

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