Flash mob of 70-plus people take over Cambridge shopping centre

Over 70 adults and children performed a dance routine to grab the attention of Grafton Centre shoppers at the weekend.

The flash mobs occurred inside by H&M at around 11.30am and outside by Next at approximately 12.30pm.

The performances were choreographed by Sara Ford, Principal of 4th Dimension Dance that trains over 170 students across Ely, Littleport and Cottenham.

The routine was all in aid of raising awareness for EACH FEST, a new festival at Huntingdon Racecourse that, on Saturday, 25 August, will take the crowd back in time to some of the best music from the last 50 years.

Lesa Barker, EACH Head of Regional Fundraising, said: "We'd like to say a massive thank you to 4th Dimension Dance for all their efforts and the Grafton Centre for allowing us to take over! This was just a flavour of the fun to be had at EACH FEST, so we really hope to see all the smiling faces that enjoyed the flash mobs and more at Huntingdon Racecourse on 25 August."

Headlining will be Bjorn Again, the critically-acclaimed group who have performed Abba’s greatest hits in over 100 countries and are endorsed by Abba themselves.

Supreme Queen, regarded by many as the UK’s leading Queen tribute act, The Rolling Stones Now, also a UK leader, and The 2FBS Band, who have been raising roofs across East Anglia with their classic rock tunes for over 10 years now, will also take the stage.

EACH currently offers care to 360 children and young people with life-threatening conditions as well as support to 440 family members. It has three hospices across the region, including one at Milton.

They are not just for end-of-life care; they are often very happy and fun places where young people can live life to their full potential. One of the events staff at Milton have run annually over the last three years is EACHfest – effectively a mini festival to provide young people EACH cares for with a social opportunity they might not otherwise be able to access and experience.

The charity is now rolling out this concept on a broader scale for its supporters and the wider community.

The fun-packed day at Huntingdon Racecourse will feature not only music, but also children’s stalls, inflatables and face painting. Independent traders will provide a range of food and drinks outside. There will be an indoor restaurant and bar, too.

Tickets for adults start from £27 and for children from £16 (free for under 4s). Parking is free, with disabled parking close to the venue entrance.

To book and for more information, go to www.eachfest.co.uk.