The Rotary Clubs of Audley, Newcastle, Wolstanton and Blackfriars (Newcastle) have pooled some of their Charity Funds (collected locally) to enable a Chesterton girl to take up a Scholarship Course at Keele University.

Denise Swingler, aged 20, of Warwick Street Chesterton is registerd Blind/partially sighted.   She is to take a course to qualify as a Teacher and Performer of singing, through the Royal School of Music Licenced Diploma Training Course offered by Keele University.

Denise has already qualified to attend the Course having passed all the necessary previous Grades (full CV below).

The cheque fan £l000 will be presented to her on behalf of Rotary at The Friendly Hotel, Liverpool Road, Newcastle on Thursday 11th June 1992.  This Cheque plus a further Grant from the Prince's Trust will help to fund Denise for the whole of her Course at Kee1e.

This is the first time that the four Rotary Clubs have pulled together for such an event, and is evidence of the Aims of Rotary to serve the Community in which it operates.

Further information from Keith Toplass (seen below left with Denise, President Philip Pickering of Audley and 1210 District Governor Roy Aslett) .

Denise's own CV
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I began my vocal training with Claire Hogan-Taylor (tutor) in September 1988, when Sainsbury's provided sponsorship after I appeared in a show in March of that year. I took Grade VI voice in April 1990, which I passed with Distinction. I passed Grade VII voice a year later. In the summer of 1991, I passed A level music with grade B. As well as vocal exams, I have also passed: Grade I and IV piano, and I have reached Grade VIII Music Theory. I intend to take Grade VIII voice this summer.

In the past, I have taken part in charity concerts in local theatres, and I have performed at private parties. In the near future, I intend to study for a teaching diploma with the Associated Board. Eventually I hope to become a professional performer and teacher.                   Denise Swingler   1.vi.92