Catwalkers of Barton were behind the region’s premier fashion shows from 1990 to 2008, raising over £26,000 for local good causes, promoting local shopping and giving hundreds of local people the opportunity to be on the area’s most famous catwalk.
Based in Barton, the Catwalkers group performed 25 choreographed fashion shows at The Baths Hall and Club 2000 in Scunthorpe, as well as at Barton Carnival, Baysgarth School, Glanford Park and Goxhill Memorial Hall. Also, its models often took part in wedding fairs around the area.
From 1994 onwards, the Catwalkers Fashion Shows were sponsored by the Scunthorpe Telegraph. Catwalkers are now having a reunion – and they would love to see anyone who was involved in the fashion shows over all those years. The reunion is being held on Sunday, June 9, at 3pm, in the upstairs room at The Old Mill in Barton upon Humber.
Catwalkers’ aims were to enhance the lives of community members by conducting fashion parades that included people of all shapes, ages and sizes. Those involved were able to learn about event management, boost their self-esteem and meet more people in their community, with all profits from the shows going to local charity groups.
Nigel Pinchbeck, of the Catwalkers, said: “We can’t wait to see everyone, look at the photos and press cuttings from that time and relive some of the fantastic memories. Check out the Facebook page at Catwalkers of Barton – The Reunion for more information and memories, including video clips from many of the shows.”
If you were involved with the shows in any way, and would like to come along, please let the Catwalkers know by emailing catwalkers@btinternet.com. For more information, call Nigel Pinchbeck on 07718 583546.
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Barton firefighters perform their ‘Disco Inferno’ dance on stage at the Barton Catwalkers charity fashion show at The Baths Hall
Childrenswear modelled at the Barton Catwalkers charity fashion show at The Baths Hall
Barton’s Catwalkers on stage at the Party In The Park at Glanford Park in 2007
Workwear modelled at Barton Catwalkers’ charity fashion show at The Baths Hall
Young models enjoy the limelight at The Plowright Theatre
Sportswear is modelled at The Baths Hall
Pictured donating a cheque for £200 to the Salvation Army of Barton on Humber are members of the Catwalkers of Barton. The money was raised from the Catwalkers’ 15th charity fashion show, held at Club 2000. The total amount raised was in excess of £2,100. Back row are Sylvia Kokkini, Karen Sandall and Sarah Hasselby. Middle row are Nigel Pinchbeck, Simon Warner from the Salvation Army and Neil Welsh. Front row are Chris Barnes, Jamie Welsh and from the Salvation Army are Margaret Macdonald, Maureen Markham and Captain Kevin Pitt – Picture: Lee Beel
Neil Turner, Chairman of CHAMP (the Community, Heritage, Arts and Media Project), left, accepts a cheque for £120 from Nigel Pinchbeck, producer of the Catwalkers of Barton. The money was raised during the Catwalk 2004 event at The Baths Hall, in partnership with the Scunthorpe Telegraph, and will go towards the running costs of the Baysgarth Museum in Barton – Picture: Lee Beel
Models on stage at The Plowright Theatre
The Rheumatology Department at Scunthorpe General Hospital has been presented with cheques totalling £410. Consultant physician and rheumatologist Dr Remy Perumal (centre),is pictured accepting a cheque for £350 from the Barton Catwalkers, Sylvia Kokkini and Nigel Pinchbeck, while Hilary Patterson (fourth left) presents a cheque for £20 in lieu of a T.E.N.S. machine and Mavis Drury presents a donation of £40