Last November, Dame Shirley turned her attention back to Wales and used her 50th Anniversary in show business to help two charities in the Principality. Christie's was the venue for a fabulously glamorous auction of 50 of her concert gowns.
That night, Dame Shirley stole her own show with a surprise personal attendance, impromptu anecdotes and songs, getting the bidding well underway with 'Big Spender' and raising the tension for the famous 'Diamond Dress1 to fever pitch with lines from 'Diamonds are Forever'.
It certainly was a night to remember!
The auction raised £125,000 each for the Noah's Ark Appeal and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama - a simply magnificent result.
The Noah's Ark Appeal was thrilled to be chosen as one of Dame Shirley's charities and tonight we say a heartfelt thank you.
Dame Shirley, we are delighted that the children's cancer outpatient unit at the new Children's Hospital for Wales will bear your name.
Welcome back to your hometown to share this special evening of celebration.
| G Stanley Thomas OBE; OstJ Chairman of the Noah's Ark Appeal |
Lyn Jones MBE; CStJ Chairman of Trustees |
Photos of Dame Shirley Bassey used within the Noah's Ark event programme and accompanying pieces are © Dave Spencer.
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