Burlesque dancers' 80s-themed extravaganza will raise funds for Lanarkshire charity

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A Lanarkshire burlesque instructor and her members are taking a trip back in time to raise funds for charity.Adelle Barrett will host a nostalgia-fueled 80s-themed six-hour burlesqueathon in Coatbridge's St Bartholomew's Church on October 21.Adelle and more than 30 of her class members will don their finest headbands and leg warmers in aid of the Moira Anderson Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting children and adults affected by childhood sexual abuse.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android This will be the second charity burlesque extravaganza Adelle has been involved in this year as she was a key figure behind a "Battle of the Blondes" event in January in memory of young mum-of-two Aimee Cannon who tragically died last year.The event at Motherwell Concert Hall collected more than £600 for Women's Aid and Coatbridge woman Adelle is hoping to match, or even better, that success with her upcoming fundraiser.Adelle, known as Poppy Chesty, told Lanarkshire Live: "It is an 80s-themed event and we will be dancing for six hours straight while wearing clothing from the era."We will be learning six different routines on the day and then going live on Facebook with the performances."There are 32 of us in all taking part and everyone can't wait to have some fun while helping a charity."The Moira Anderson