From the Dover Mercury, 5 may, 2016.

Night of music and dance will raise money for trust.

Claire Clayson and Kyrstie Linstead at The Hop and Hufffkin pub in Sandwich. Picture: Chris Davey FM4297167

The Hop and Huffkin in Sandwich will open its doors for a charity music night next Thursday.

Owner Ian Linstead was inspired to host Music4Martha on May 12 because of the connection between Martha Trust, a charity that cares for people with profound disabilities in Deal and Hastings, and Tom Abrahams, a musician who often plays the pub.

He said: “The connection for us here is Tom Abrahams.

“He was one of the first musicians we had when we opened and he plays here every month.

His sister, Charlotte, lives at Martha Trust.”

The night will see Tom, a gypsy jazz guitarist, link up with his friends jazz singer Abigail Card-well, flamenco dancer Anna Harman and soul singer Nathan Allon to provide entertainment.

Staff will donate their wages on the night towards the charity.

Tickets cost £30. The New Street pub will also be serving tapas, so booking a table is recommended.

Music will be from 7pm.

To pledge your support by way of food, drink or a raffle prize, or to buy tickets, email ian@hopandhuffkin.co.uk, call 01304  448560 or pop in.