Monday 6 June 2011

A successful and enjoyable Concert

Some sixty guests had paid £15 each for a ticket to a delightful concert, with buffet and glass of wine included, on behalf of the Kasese Street Kids.
It took place in the ancient but splendid Great Hall of a restored medieval home near Penrith.
A choir of twenty voices, a violinist, a flautist; two sopranos (as soloists and as a duet); a flugel horn player and a guitarist: all these made for a varied and thoroughly enjoyable programme.
All the musicians gave their time and talents free, some travelling a considerable distance to be there. (Pictured: Andrew Forsyth playing Bach on his flute.)
Despite chilly weather, the buffet and wine were served in the spacious grounds, and quite a number of hardy souls stayed in the garden chatting over their supper, while others found seats indoors.
There was a raffle, and a Powerpoint presentation about the Street Kids to explain to the assembled company what the charity was seeking to achieve, and what progress had been made. The total sum raised by the occasion, when all expenses had been deducted, was £1,120.
Thank you, all musicians!

Thank you, programme organiser!
Thank you, host and hostess!
Thank you, furniture movers and piano provider and tuner!
Thank you, cooks and servers!
Thank you, guests, for coming and being appreciative!


Contact chriscjenkin@aol.com for further information about Kasese Street Kids.

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