Rushden Rotary Club unearths young talent at NN10’s Got Talent Event
The Rushden Rotary Club’s Impact Group lit up the Salvation Army Worship Hall on Saturday 31st January with its first major fundraising and community showcase, NN10’s Got Talent—an evening that celebrated local young performers while raising vital support for The Never Alone Project, a Northamptonshire charity helping bereaved young people.
The event brought together 15 talented young performers aged 7 to 16, each bravely stepping onto the stage to share their skills with an enthusiastic, packed audience. The show featured an impressive mix of acts, including karate demonstrations, vocal performances, rock music, piano and guitar pieces, modern dance, and musical theatre monologues.
A distinguished judging panel—Mayor of Rushden Cllr Gill Mercer, Cllr Melanie Coleman,Anton Rudgalvis (President of the Rotary Club of Rushden), and Rotarian Glenys Haynes—had the difficult task of selecting winners for both the primary and secondary age categories.
After much deliberation, the judges announced the evening’s champions:
- Secondary Category Winner: 13‑year‑old Millie, who delivered powerful, emotive renditions of You’re Still the One by Shania Twain and I’m Not That Girl from Wicked.
- Primary Category Winner: 8‑year‑old Oskar, who electrified the room with his confident stage presence and spot‑on performance of Metallica’s Enter Sandman on electric guitar.
The Rotary Impact Group extended heartfelt thanks to everyone involved—from volunteers to audience members—whose contributions helped make the night a resounding success. Plans are already underway for the next showcase, with organisers eagerly looking forward to NN10’s Got Talent 2027.
Championing Support Through The Never Alone Project
Funds raised from the event will support The Never Alone Project, recently honoured with the prestigious Rose of Northamptonshire Award for its dedication to supporting families experiencing grief. The charity focuses on creating a compassionate community where no one—especially children—has to face bereavement in isolation.
With childhood bereavement in the UK affecting thousands each year, the organisation provides expert‑led support, peer connections, and essential life skills that promote resilience and mental well‑being. Its mission reinforces a powerful message:
Grief is a lifelong journey—but it should never be walked alone.