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A tortured childhood, the deaths of close friends and a relationship breakdown led the 46-year-old to try and take his own life.
David survived but the experience inspired dramatic changes in his life. In April 2015 he sought help from The Salvation Army and a few months later he was asked to take part in the BBC One documentary Paul O’Grady: The Sally Army and Me. In an episode of the programme the iconic entertainer helped Londoner David prepare for his comedy night debut.
Now David is set for his Fringe debut after spending the last few months doing impromptu gigs around London. He'll be performing warm-up gigs at The Salvation Army’s Edinburgh City community church (aka Venue 405) on Thursday August 25 and Friday August 26.
He said: “I’m so grateful to The Salvation Army for giving me this opportunity to perform at the Fringe. I saw the festival had launched the other day and I started to get the wow factor.
“I’ve got a comedy mentor and he’s been getting me some last-minute open mic gigs so I’m feeling confident about performing at such an iconic festival.
“My show is all about people’s general life experiences and looking on the bright side of life.
“Some of my friends are coming up to see me perform and they’ve asked if I’m nervous. But I was in front of the TV cameras when I filmed with Paul O’Grady so I’m not worried.
“I’m so grateful to The Salvation Army for all the help they gave me when I stayed at Cambria House. And I’m thankful to Captain Jennifer Gosling at Edinburgh City Salvation Army for arranging and paying for my accommodation at the Fringe as well. It’s incredible.
“Hopefully I’ll be also able to take in a few other shows at the Fringe so I’m really looking forward to my time in Edinburgh.”
Other performers at venue 405 include Sarah Grace, Yorick Jackson, the NHS Choir and comedian David Standen, who appeared on the BBC One programme The Sally Army and Me.
Sarah’s show An Act Of Faith is based on the lessons she has learnt in life and her testimony so far, while Yorick is sharing John’s Gospel entirely from memory in his unique style.
The Salvation Army community church is also offering hospitality, with vintage afternoon teas being served in the conservatory area of the hall from tomorrow (August 23) to Saturday (August 27).
Councillor Jim Leishman, provost of Fife has today praised The Salvation Army new furniture project in Glenrothes for helping boost its youth work in the community.
The church and charity has opened a furniture reuse showroom on Bankhead Industrial Estate, specialising in furniture and other large items. Volunteers at the store, under the guidance of manager Laura Taylor and assistant manager Leanne Goddard, will also be on hand to offer a range of support to people referred for assistance.
Profits from the reuse project will enable The Salvation Army to support around 100 local young people through a range of projects and activities at its church on Caskieberran Road.
The Glenrothes furniture reuse project, at 5 Bankhead Avenue, is one of a range of Salvation Army charity shops and furniture projects across the east of Scotland that offer practical support to people in the area that they’re based.
Collection of unwanted but usable items is free of charge within the local area. To donate any items or find out more about the project, call Laura or Leanne on 01592 771577, email glenrothes.furniture@salvationarmy.org.uk or find them on Facebook at facebook.com/GSAFurniture.
The Salvation Army in Glenrothes is hoping a new furniture project will boost its work with local young people – and help cut down on landfill.
The church and charity has opened a Furniture Reuse showroom on Bankhead Industrial Estate, specialising in furniture and other large items. Volunteers at the store, under the guidance of manager Laura Taylor (pictured above left with assistant manager Leanne Goddard), will also be on hand to offer a range of support to people referred for assistance.
Profits from the reuse project will enable The Salvation Army to supporting young people through a range of projects and activities at its church on Caskieberran Road.
We caught up with Daniel Rous, divisional charity shops operations manager, to find out how the project is going to benefit local people.
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The Salvation Army is taking part in a scheme to give athletes' families and volunteers a place to stay during the Commonwealth Games.
Salvationist Elizabeth Pye and her family, from Erskine, are among 170 people from churches across Scotland who have signed up to host visitors - many of whom would otherwise have been unable to afford the Games experience.
The mother of one is a member of Erskine corps and says she is delighted to be part of the Athlete Family and Volunteer Homestay Programme.
Elizabeth, her husband Ian and daughter Rebecca, 19, have already welcomed their new houseguest – a Commonwealth Games volunteer called Beenish Kamal, from Bath, who is a physio for the rugby sevens.
Pupils at two different faith schools in Glasgow came together for a sports day as part of a Salvation Army initiative to create a legacy from the Commonwealth Games. The Anderston church and charity staged a mini Games of its own – called Day of Champions – for children from neighbouring St Patrick’s and Anderston primary schools. Teams were a mixture of ages, genders and schools – as youngsters made new friends and enjoyed a day to remember. The Day of Champions was the idea of Salvation Army officers Captain Matt and Sarah Butler who were supported by a team of volunteers. Anderston is one of many Salvation Army churches and centres across Scotland that have received a grant of £1000 from their divisional headquarters to use sport to help improve people’s lives. Former Airdrie youth footballer Bobby Weir, The Salvation Army’s sports ministry co-ordinator in Scotland, is leading an initiative called Sport for Good to encourage communities across Scotland to become more active.
Captain Stephen Moir is corps officer of The Salvation Army in Cumbernauld. He has been chosen to carry the Queen's Baton on Monday June 23.
Boby Weir is the Sports Ministry Co-ordinator for The Salvation Army in Scotland. He has been chosen to carry the Queen's Baton through the town of Airdrie on June 23.