Charity concerts raise funds for local causes

Two charity concerts have been held recently, organised by the Chairman’s Office, raising vital funds for the Chair’s chosen charities.

The first concert took place at St Asaph Cathedral on Friday 21 November. The evening featured performances by Matthew Budd, Kate Griffiths, Meibion Marchan and Côr Rhuthun, with Geraint Owen on guitar, presenting a varied programme of popular songs. The concert was well attended, with £3,252 raised through ticket sales and donations on the night.

The annual carol concert was held on Wednesday 3 December at St Thomas’ Church in Rhyl. Alongside a selection of much-loved carols, the audience enjoyed performances from talented pupils of Ysgol Brynhyfryd, with the Four Counties Fusion Band and Côr NantClwyd also taking part. The evening included several readings delivered by Council staff and councillors, as well as contributions from the Prestatyn Cadets Unit. A total of £386.43 was collected during the concert.

The Council would like to thank Heather Powell and the Denbighshire Music Co-operative team, who once again played a key role in overseeing the musical arrangements and direction for the evening.

Councillor Arwel Roberts, Chair of the Council, said:

“I am extremely grateful to everyone who supported both concerts, from the performers and organisers to those who attended on both nights.

"A total of £3,638.43 was raised, and the generosity shown will help support my chosen charities for this year — St Kentigern Hospice and Urdd Gobaith Cymru — making a positive difference to people in our local communities.”

St Kentigern Hospice is located in the picturesque city of St Asaph and provides specialist palliative care services to patients with life-limiting illnesses. If you would like to find out more about this charity, or how to support the work that they do, you can visit their website.

Urdd Gobaith Cymru is a National Voluntary Youth Organisation with over 55,000 members between the ages of 8 – 25 yrs old and provide opportunities through the medium of Welsh for children and young people in Wales to enable them to make positive contributions to their communities. If you would like to find out more information about Urdd Gobaith Cymru, you can visit their website.