Inverness variety show in memory of Highlander Amy set to return
A fundraising variety show featuring multi-talented members of the emergency services did so well that organisers say a similar event will be staged next autumn.
Confirmation comes after the inaugural Blue Light’s Got Talent generated over £30,000 - with £15,000 each going to Highland Hospice and MFR Cash for Kids.
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The event at the Drumossie Hotel, in Inverness, was organised by the Celebrating Amy team in memory of Muir of Ord mum Amy Tuach, who sadly passed in 2022.
Amy’s husband Gary said: “The whole team is buzzing after the success of Blue Light’s Got Talent, and we just knew we had to organise another event for next year while momentum is at such a high.
“Huge thanks to everyone who helped us raise £15,000 each for Highland Hospice and Cash for Kids, both of which are charities which were close to Amy’s heart. Additionally we were delighted to give £1000 to winning act Aaron and Sarah’s chosen charity RokzKool Academy - along with the other donations we made to various other Highland charities.
“Next year’s event will be called 'Highlands Got Talent', taking place on Saturday, September 20 at the Drumossie Hotel. We are delighted again to be supporting the work of Highland Hospice and Cash for Kids - along with Mikeysline. Applications will open early next year, and we can’t wait to see who comes forward.”
Hospice fundraiser Emma Nicol said: “Gary Tuach and his team made an amazing job of organising Blue Light’s Got Talent, and we are delighted to have received £15,000 which is being spent on upgraded patient chairs. Thanks so much to everyone involved and we are honoured to be a chosen charity again for the next event. We can’t wait!”
Cash for Kids fundraiser Lauren MacInnes said: “£15,000 is a massive donation for Cash for Kids and will allow us to support 300 children across our area this winter. Many of the families we are supporting are struggling to provide basic essentials but thanks to Gary and the team we will make a difference. It’s a real honour to be one of the chosen charities again next year for such a special event in Amy’s memory.”
Further details about next year’s event will be revealed in March.
