Stars of Emmerdale will take to the catwalk next month as part of a charity fashion show.
The Avant-Garde Fashion Show – The Big Bash – will be held at Inverurie Town Hall on June 10 in aid of urological cancer charity Ucan and other good causes.
It is being organised by Emma Cooper, who runs Aberdeen Models Unique (AMU) after her friend Susan Anne Petty – a hat and fascinator designer who owns Doocot Creations in Strathdon – came up with the idea.
It will link in with Emmerdale Extravaganza, which will involve stars of the soap taking part in a range of challenges and activities in Inverurie.
Officially called The Big Bash Scotland, the extravaganza has raised more that £2 million for charity since 2001. Ucan is this year’s official charity.
Two fashion shows in one day
The fashion show will be held twice, with each show lasting two hours at 11am and 3pm.
The models will show off designer outfits which have been donated for the cause and will be sold off afterwards.
There will be Highland dancers, a choir and entertainment from singer and guitarist David Richardson.
Mrs Cooper said: “I have 130 ladies and girls and when I put on these rehearsals they come along and we have a laugh. They’re so excited about the show.”
In March, Natalie Ann Jamieson and Ash Palmisciano – who play Amy Wyatt and Matty Barton on the Yorkshire-based soap – visited the town to promote this year’s Emmerdale Extravaganza.
However Mrs Cooper is not allowed to say which stars will be taking part in her fashion show – and instead encouraged people to snap up a ticket to find out for themselves.
Mrs Cooper added: “There’s going to be a lot of banter, a lot of audience interaction and we have wheelchair access, so it’s open to everyone. It’s not just a fashion show, it’s a family event and should be a lot of fun.”
Tickets for the fashion show are available via EventBrite – search Avante-Garde Fashion Show – Big Bash or click here.
What is the Big Bash Scotland?
The Bash Bash Scotland – formerly known as the Emmerdale Extravaganza – will bring cast members from the soap to Inverurie for a variety of sports and challenges.
They will take part in table tennis and beat the goalie games will be held at Garioch Sports Centre, while Inverurie Golf Club will be hosting a golf classic teams competition. The stars will also take part in a celebrity cricket match at Kellands Park.
There will also be a wing walk.
From 1pm-4pm there will be live music, food and entertainment in the town centre – with the actors also meeting fans and businesses.
About 20 businesses in Inverurie have already signed up to support the day on June 10.
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