NWE SARUM singers were in fine form at the Christmas Time concert raising hundreds of pounds for the Salisbury Street Pastors.
The New Sarum Singers performed at the Bemerton Methodist Church in Roman Road, on Monday, December 4 and raised £430 for the charity .
The choir, led by Lewis Edney and supported by Mary Douglas - the piano accompanist gave uplifting renditions of carols and songs inspired by the story of Christmas. The audience joined in with gusto on several of the carols.
Publicist for the New Sarum Singers, Eric Ralph said: "The concert was well attended and the choir’s performance was enjoyed by all. Special thanks to young Ben Baker for taking on the organ interludes so beautifully.”
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A representative of the Salisbury Street Pastors charity gave an insightful and entertaining overview of the way they work to keep young people safe during the early hours when they may be at risk and the Reverend Steve Hawkes gave a seasonal prayer to close a very enjoyable concert.
A student at Bishop Wordsworth school, Benjamin Baker, performed two organ works, the “Menuet Gothique” from Suite Gothique by Leon Boellmann and “Noel,Noel,Noel Tidings now we bring”, a medley of carols by Carol Hamlim.
The New Sarum Singers gave thanks to Bemerton Methodist Church for their continued support.
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