Singer holds three gigs to raise money for friend's memorial cause

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Singer Pete Buckley held three performances in September to raise £560 for Adelle's Hope Haven, a support group for women in Barrow created in memory of his friend Adelle Potts.

Singer Pete Buckley held three performances in Ulverston in September in memory of his friend Adelle Potts, who died aged 41 in January. The gigs took place at the Sir John Barrow Monument, Market Cross cobbles and The Kings Arms over the course of one weekend. The performances raised £560, which has been sent to Adelle's Hope Haven, a weekly support group for women in Barrow that was created as Adelle Potts's legacy.

Buckley described the weekend as a 'massive personal challenge' but said the community's support was 'overwhelming'. He stated that raising the money meant 'the absolute world' to him, and that every penny raised would go towards supporting 'this vital, safe space for women in Barrow'. Buckley described the weekend as one he would 'never forget' and said it was 'full of heartwarming moments'.

During the final performance, Buckley gifted his guitar to Senior Lighthouse Keeper Graham Scrogham. This was the same guitar he had previously used to sell out the Sir John Barrow Monument in October 2023.

How it is being reported

• 'Overwhelming' community support makes it a special weekend in memory of friendSinger Pete Buckley held three special gigs in September to remember his friend Adelle Potts, with £560 raised for a Barrow-based support group.Westmorland Gazette · 13 Oct, 06:00
• 'Overwhelming' community support makes it a special weekend in memory of friendSinger Pete Buckley held three special gigs in September to remember his friend Adelle Potts, with £560 raised for a Barrow-based support group.NW Evening Mail · 13 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Pete Buckley · Adelle Potts · Graham Scrogham · Adelle's Hope Haven · Ulverston · Barrow

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