Wrexham duo release final charity single after raising £6k
Dale Irving, from Borras, runs a guitar teaching business called Pick up and Play and he has been mentoring Osian Jones, from Wrexham, over the years.
In recent years, the pair have been writing and releasing original songs together to raise money for various good causes in the Wrexham area.
Their fundraising journey began during the Christmas period of 2021, when they penned a song in memory of Osian's late dad, Gareth, to raise over £1,000 for Wrexham Foodbank.
This year, Dale and Osian will be teaming up one last time as the latter is moving on to concentrate on going to university and pursuing a career in music.
The song - which can be downloaded for £5 here - is called "Thank You", and is dedicated to local people, businesses and charities.
Proceeds will be split between four; Nightingale House, Wrexham Foodbank, Andy's Man Club and MacMillan Cancer Support.
But, for Dale, the track is also a bit of a homage to his and Osian's time together.
He said; "I've known Osian since he was 10, he's been my student, and then a fellow guitar teacher, but also a friend. A lot has happened over the last eight years, some great times, but also some tough ones.
"I'd like to think we've helped each other in some way over the years. For me personally, I'm so proud of him and hope we keep in touch as he moves onto the next chapter in his life.
"The last few years will always be very special to me. I'd also like to thank his Mum Dionne and sister Lili, and the rest of his family."
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Dale added: "We're hoping to finish on high and have set upon 1,000 downloads for charity challenge. Everyone who downloads the single will automatically go into our prize draw. These prizes include, £500 cash, Carden Park Spa vouchers, a meal for two at the Lemon Tree and many more.
"'Thank You' is a great uplifting song, and a perfect last way to finish our time together.
"I'd like to thank everyone who's supported us with our previous charity single fundraisers, and if you could support us one more time we'd be most grateful."
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