After successfully raising over £3500 for the Pakistan Flood Appeal in 2010, Hope return to The Public in May with a series of fundraising events to raise money for the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami disasters.

On Friday 6 May, U2 tribute band, Achtung Baby will performing at the West Bromwich arts centre, as visitors are encouraged to dig deep into their pockets to help raise worthy funds for the Japanese Red Cross. Highly regarded as one of the pioneering tribute acts having formed in the early nineties, the much loved four piece will be performing hits such as ‘Out of Control’, ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Angel of Harlem’. The performance begins at 8pm with tickets priced at £6 advanced and concessions, and £8 on the door.

On Saturday 7 May, a number of free family activities taking place throughout the day with an Variety Performance taking place in the evening. Click here for more information about Saturday 7 May events.

On Friday 6 and Saturday 7 May visitors will also be encouraged to enter a charity raffle with a host of fantastic prizes on offer. Tickets are just £1.

1. A pair of tickets to see musical Evita on the opening night at The Birmingham Hippodrome on 12 September 2011 including complementary programmes

2. A pair of tickets to Birmingham City FC’s match on 14 May against Fulham FC at St Andrew’s

3. A limited edition signed West Bromwich Albion pennant including authenticating certificate (Signed by players and manager)

4. A family pass (for 2 adults and up to 4 children) to Compton Verney in Warkwickshire

5. A family pass (for 2 adults and up to 2 children) to Cadbury World in Bournville

6. A two course meal for 2 at the PinkTank in The Public, West Bromwich

7. A pair of tickets to any event at The Public in West Bromwich

8. A pair of Leisure Pass Gold memberships for a month each to be used in the Sandwell Leisure Trust facilities

9. Five film posters from Showcase Cinema Dudley.

10. Autographed photo's from some East Enders Characters

11. Sally Webster’s mini t shirt with authenticating certificate.

12. A signed painting by Tracey Smith

All the members of Hope Returns would like to say a word of thanks to all companies / organisations who have donated prizes to the charity raffle. All money raised from the charity raffle will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross.