A NIGHT out designed specifically for West Bridgford mums and dads will return next month due to popular demand.
Bridgford Bop, which aims to raise money for the West Bridgford Infant and Junior schools, first took place last October at the Cave of Britannia Boat Club, Trentside.
Organiser and father of four Rich Chapman said the idea came about because a trip into town at night, or even just to Bridgford's bars, was not always convenient for parents.
The 40-year-old said: "I was DJ-ing at a party about a year and a half ago and one of the guests said it would be great to have a regular night for over-30s in Bridgford where we can dance to music we like and be home at a reasonable time.
"So Bridgford Bop came about. It's an event specifically aimed at people who like to go out to socialise and dance to music, yet don't want the inconvenience and cost of going into the city centre for their entertainment. The emphasis is very much on the community, in a similar strand to the Totally Locally movement."
Rich, who is an innovation consultant, added: "It was a great success last year but we didn't sell enough tickets to make a substantial donation. So we want to sell more this year and if we do, the profits will go to the local schools.
"A lot of people who came were parents and it is really nice to have an evening where everyone can let their hair down close to home and help out the schools too.
"There are a lot of people in this community who know good music and want to have a dance but end up dancing in their kitchen on a Saturday night as the prospect of clubbing in town is enough to get them reaching for their slippers. We aim to put that right and make it easy for people to go out but be home in time to relieve the babysitter."
Bopper Emma Harrison, 43, who went to the last event, said: "When you are past your nightclub days and you have kids, you only get the chance to dance at the occasional wedding or birthday party.
"This is a chance for those who never wanted to put away their dancing shoes to dust them off. The Bop is in a great venue with a good choice of music. I can't wait until the next one."
Bridgford Bop will take place on June 15 at the Cave of Britannia Boat Club, Trentside, from 7.30pm to midnight.
Guests can expect anything from Oasis, Depeche Mode and Duran Duran to The Stone Roses, The Bees and Public Enemy.
Tickets cost £5 in advance from D'Lights, Central Avenue. For further details, e-mail bridgfordbop@hotmail.com