Thanks to Robin for detail of this latest fundraising concert. Ed
The Island’s Phoenix Choir will be performing songs “From Pavarotti to Presley” at a special fundraising concert in aid of Age UK Isle of Wight (Age UKIW) on Saturday 7th November at St John’s Church, Newport.
The Phoenix Choir, with its roots in Wootton Bridge, have a long history of supporting local charities.
Raised over £20,000
The goal of the 50 members of the mixed choir is to generate funds for deserving causes, and they have so far raised over £20,000 through regular concerts and performances.
The concert starts at 7.30pm, admission is free with a retiring collection and fundraising raffle, with all of the funds raised on the night going to support Age UK Isle of Wight’s charitable work on the Island.
Age UK Isle of Wight
The charity supports over 16,000 Islanders annually through 20+ free services, each designed to support vulnerable older people to improve their quality of life, whatever their situation.
Age UKIW provides vital services as diverse as the Good Neighbour Scheme, which coordinates over 500 volunteers that offer a dependable helping hand and friendship to those with no-one else to turn to, through to Community Memory Groups. These weekly groups bring people together who have memory loss, including a diagnosis of dementia, and supports them through cognitive memory stimulation and social activity, as well as offering respite for their carers.
Ben Rust, Fundraising Coordinator, at Age UK Isle of Wight said:
“We, as a local, independent charity are incredibly grateful to the Phoenix Choir for their support and we’re really looking forward to the concert. I hope that lots of people will come to see this fantastic choir in action and raise much needed funds for such a worthwhile local charity.
“All of the money raised on the night will stay on the Island to support the most vulnerable older people in our communities.”
