Andy Palazon – who usually trades under the name Soundwaves Disco – set up the ‘Disco Kitchen’ Facebook group in March 2020.

The group is a private one and anyone wishing to join has to apply to do so online, but once in they can have the sessions streamed into their homes – bringing the disco to their own living rooms and kitchens.

Andy started out with one session on a Saturday night and had 400 members in the first week, but the group now has over 8,000 members. “It’s been an absolutely amazing group,” said Andy. “I just can’t believe it. I was just setting out to play to a few family members who live locally.

“I invited a few friends and three weeks on, before I know it I have got 8,000 members and have raised thousands of pounds for charity. It’s gone crazy.”

There are local DJs playing sets, he added, with more queuing up to help. Sets are now streamed on a Friday night, Saturday afternoon and evening and Sunday afternoon and evening, all by different DJs, none of whom are paid for their time.There is even a Mini Disco (for children) will be streamed from 2-4pm, with DJ Spiderman on the decks.

There are now people listening across the world, including New Zealand, Dubai, Australia and even Honduras. Every continent is now streaming except Antartica - anyone out there to complete set?

The owners of KiiWii Clothing & Promotions, in Steeple Bumpstead, have also produced Disco Kitchen T-shirts for Andy, and every one sold raises £2 for the Joshua Tarrant Trust. Currently over 350 have been sold.

Donations are made by listeners and raffles held each week, with prizes donated by local businesses and individuals, to raise even more money for the charity.

Andy said: “I’ve not asked anybody for anything. I’ve not asked anyone to DJ, it’s all been voluntary and I’ve not asked anyone to donate a prize, it’s all been voluntary.

“It’s just people wanting to do the right thing.”

“It’s the people who deserve the recognition, the people in the town, everybody that has donated money to the charity.”