Children in Need’s Pudsey Bear pictured here with Daniel O’Donnell (left) and Bob Brolly before the concert

Bob Brolly once again delighted audiences around the globe whilst raising money for Children in Need.
In a special concert, the Midlands favourite Irish entertainer, teamed up with a whole host of celebrities to perform to an audience whilst broadcasting the concert live on BBC Radio Coventry and Warwickshire.
The concert took place on Monday the 22nd of October at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry to over two thousand audience members and with people as far away as New Zealand listening on the Internet.
Many stars took part in the three hour treat, including Daniel O’Donnell, Mary Duff, Fergal Flaherty, Chris Kamara, Blake, Sean O’Farrell, Celtic Feet, Steve Taylor, The singing City Choir, Young at Heart choir and of course Pudsey Bear.
Speaking before the concert Daniel and Mary said, “It is our pleasure to be here today taking part to raise money for the charity.”
Daniel continued, “Myself and Bob have been friends for years now so Mary and I were absolutely delighted to be invited. It is an added bonus, and a bit of fun that the concert is live on radio.” Mary said, “Today is the day our new single ‘Save Your Love’ is released so what better way to spend it!”
In another special twist the new group named Blake made their first official appearance of their career and went down a storm, captivating the audience.
It is estimated that the concert raised just over £20,000 and the highlights from the concert will be screened on the Children in Need television appeal aired on Friday November 16th. To take part in Children in Need or to donate log on to www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey.
To see pictures taken at the Ricoh Arena see pages 24 and 25.