Benefit Gig & Info Session: Pernicious Anaemia Society - Benita Johnson

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Pernicious Anaemia Society (PAS) member / volunteer Support Group Coordinator and singer-songwriter - Benita Johnson - will be staging a concert at Friends Meeting House, Lewes, East Sussex.

The event is designed to combine a performance of live music with an opportunity to find out more about the work of PAS.  Benita will talk a bit about her experience of Pernicious Anaemia and attendees are invited to ask questions and share experiences / access support in the break.  Donations for PAS will be appreciated but are not an entry requirement.  The event runs until 4pm and there will be a break for refreshments half-way through.

Benita's music has been described as "not folk, not rock or pop – it's Benita Johnson doing her thing and it's beautiful" (Malcolm Carter, Pennyblack Music Reviews) and sits generally beneath the Alt-Country, Folk-Rock, Americana banners.  Her dynamic delivery creates performances that mix it up from stomping audience participation to down-tempo folk / blues that will just grab at your heartstrings.  "Her songwriting is top quality stuff … I'd be surprised if you're not convinced you're in the presence of an unsung genius" (David Kidman, NetRhythms Reviews).

This event may be of interest to PAS members, PA / B12 deficiency patients, clinicians, medical students, support workers, carers and, of course, folks who just like a bit of live music!

Friends Meeting House, Lewes is located in Friars Walk.  There is the potential for Blue Badge parking x2 at the rear of the venue.  These spots are sometimes occupied by users of the library next door, though event attendees are welcome to use them if they are vacant.  On street parking may be available in Friars Walk. Info on Lewes car parks can be found here: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/1817/Car-parking

The venue is fully accessible for those with mobility requirements.

Audience capacity limited to 60 in the main room (seated), with options for additional space if required.