School receives cheque donation from choir

Denise Lea (right) and Lorraine Mahoney (2nd right))  from the Songbirds Choir present the final balance of  £1000 raised from a charity concert, to Emily Wadds (left) and Jane Scrivener from the Friends of Larkrise School..Photo by www.gphillipspho
Denise Lea (right) and Lorraine Mahoney (2nd right)) from the Songbirds Choir present the final balance of £1000 raised from a charity concert, to Emily Wadds (left) and Jane Scrivener from the Friends of Larkrise School..Photo by www.gphillipspho
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HUNDREDS of pounds was raised for Larkrise Special School in Trowbridge when the Songbirds Choir held their summer concert at Paxcroft Mead Community Centre.

A cheque for £1000 was presented to the school on Monday.

On July 15, flute ensembles led by Celia Waghorn and professional soprano Lorrain Mahoney featured on the programme and a performers sang to a full house. There was varied programme of song and music, including classical, musical theatre and folk.

A spokesman from Friends of Larkrise said: “We would just like to say how appreciative we were of the offer of a charity concert for our school.

“The choir and musicians worked really hard to perform a lovely concert and the money will go towards trips and extra facilities for our children.

“It’s been a stressful few months for all our families and support like this from the local community is deeply touching and uplifting.”

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