Winchester charity concert raises funds for local causes

Run by ‘The Amazing Fusion Choir’ and ‘Winchester Go LD Sign with Steve Choir’, the funds will be divided between Winchester Go LD and St Bartholomew’s Church's ‘Giving for Living at St Bart’s’ appeal.

Choir member Andy Wainewright, who coordinated the event, said: "I’m delighted that the funds raised from this excellent concert have supported the ‘Giving for Living at St Bart’s’ appeal and Winchester Go LD".

The Fusion Choir, directed by Marie O'Brien, charmed the audience with a variety of songs prompting ripples of applause.

The Funds was go towards local charities (Image: Winchester Rugby Club)

Among the evening’s highlights was the Fusion Choir welcoming the deputy mayor of Winchester, Russell Gordon Smith and Rev Karen Kousseff, the Vicar of St Bartholomew’s.

The deputy mayor called the event a "truly joyous" one and Rev Karen added: "The Fusion Choir and The Sign with Steve Makaton Choir gave us a really joyful evening’s entertainment and I know the audience loved it."

Ms O'Brien added: "An inclusive, fun and joyous community-spirited evening with the Amazing Fusion Choir in the rugby club which was a perfect and welcoming venue.

"This is what the Fusion choir is all about. Raising money for worthy causes by doing what we do best - singing with joy.

The Deputy Mayor called the event a truly joyous one (Image: Winchester Rugby Club)

"It doesn't come much better. I find it an honour and privilege to witness the joy from the audience and choir’."

Betty Chadwick chief executive of Go LD said: "What a lovely way to spend an evening celebrating music and our fabulous community with Marie and all our friends at the Amazing Fusion Choir.

"I am enormously proud of the members of Winchester Go LD. Their levels of enthusiasm, joy and courage are unmatched.

"We're delighted with the funds raised during the evening, this money is necessary to help our charity continue in its much-needed work enabling adults with learning disabilities."