THIS Sunday, November 5, acclaimed singer and UK recording artist Nicki Rogers with renowned magician Dan Alexander, will be performing at South Beach Baptist Church.

Part of a nationwide charity tour organised by international charity Mercy Ships, who operate the world’s largest private floating hospital.

The duo, who were invited by Rev. Don Currie, will be providing an entertaining and engaging evening of music and magic, while also sharing moving and inspirational stories from their recent trip to West Africa.

In January this year Nicki and Dan flew 3,000 miles to spend a week on board the ship for the very first time.

During their visit they were able to witness the charity’s work in action and meet some of the children and adults whose lives have been transformed forever, thanks to the free safe surgery and healthcare made available by Mercy Ships and its team of specialised volunteers.

The event in Saltcoats starts at 7.30pm and costs just £7 a ticket in advance and £10 on the door and throughout the evening Nicki will be performing songs from her last three albums as Dan dazzles the audience with his phenomenal and unique magic and illusions.

Guests will also enjoy a free glass of bubbly, have the chance to win some amazing prizes and learn more about Mercy Ships.

The global charity, whose UK HQ is in Stevenage, delivers vital, free healthcare services to individuals and communities with little access in some of Africa’s poorest nations such as Madagascar, the Republic of Congo and Benin, where the ship is currently docked.

Pastor Don Currie from South Beach Baptist Church said: “We are really excited to be hosting some top quality entertainment and to know that it is all to help further the work of Mercy Ships is even better.

“Mercy Ships are a phenomenal charity who are making transformational differences to the lives of so many people who would ordinarily be overlooked.

If you are free on Sunday night, get yourself a ticket, I promise you won’t regret it.”

Singer Nicki Rogers says: “I am really looking forward to visiting Saltcoats as part of the Mercy Ships UK tour with Dan this month.

“Getting to see the work of Mercy Ships in action was such a life changing experience for me.

“One of my most treasured moments was when I got the chance to cuddle four-year-old Syplian while he fell to sleep in my arms not long after we had watched his very successful but pretty brutal corrective surgery for a cleft lip.

“We went on a journey with this wee boy and pretty much fell in love with him.

“I have a little boy too and it really brought it home to me as a mum just how important the work of Mercy Ships is, which is why it is such a privilege to work with them on this national tour.

“It’s so special to know that Syplian’s life has been changed forever by the operation he received for free from the charity and I can’t wait to not only perform with Dan on the night, but also share more inspirational and special stories like his.”