Russell Grant brings clairvoyance to Barmouth

Top astrologer and Alzheimer's Society ambassador, Russell Grant will be hosting an evening of clairvoyance and psychic art in aid of the Alzheimer's Society next Thursday (30 August, 2007) at 8pm at the Dragon Theatre in Barmouth.

The X Factor Simon Cowell is lending his support by donating CDs from some of his top acts (including Leona, Ray Quinn and Westlife) as raffle prizes.

Russell is lending support to Su Wood and Janet Parker, teachers and course organisers at the Arthur Findlay College (Essex) which promotes the Advancement of Spiritualism and Psychic Sciences.

Proceeds from ticket sales will help the Alzheimer's Society's research for a cure into dementia. Funds raised through the raffle will help support branches in Wales, the leading charity for people with dementia and their carers.

Russell Grant says,

'I'm proud to be an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society. Alzheimer's is more than a vile and vicious disease. It robs people of their identity, spirit and soul like no other does. Seeing how it affected my grandmother broke my heart.'

Jo Swinhoe, director of fundraising at the Alzheimer's Society says,

'Russell's commitment to the Alzheimer's Society is fantastic. As our ambassador he lends his support and encouragement to every person with dementia or carer he meets. As a charity we rely on the generosity of people such as Russell to help us lead the fight against dementia.'

For further information about the charity evening in Barmouth contact Valerie Howes, telephone 029 2048 0566, mobile 0789 493 0732.

For media enquiries and interview requests for Russell Grant contact Maria McDonagh in the Alzheimer's Society press office.

Notes for editors

• The Alzheimer's Society Clairvoyance and Psychic Art event will take place at the Dragon Theatre (Theatr y Ddraig), Jubilee Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1EF, telephone 013 4128 1697.
• Tickets cost £10 and can be bought by calling the Dragon Theatre hotline 013 4128 1697.
• 1 in 3 older people will end their lives with a form of dementia.
• 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051. 1 in 6 people over 80 have dementia.
• The Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and those who care for them. The Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• As a charity, the Alzheimer's Society depends on the generosity of the public to help it care, research and campaign for people with dementia. You can donate now by calling 0845 306 0898 or visiting http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/.
• The Alzheimer's Society Dementia Helpline number is 0845 300 0336 or visit http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/.