Band concert swings another £1,800 into appeal fund

The concert last Saturday by the Manhattan Sound swing band attracted an audience of 100, boosting the Farnley Tyas church development appeal fund by £1,800.

There was unstinting praise for the musicians' stylish playing of jazz and swing classics which had some of our younger visitors dancing enthusiastically at the back of church.

It is encouraging to report that our fund-raising efforts over the last six weeks have raised a total of £5,000.

​They included, besides the Manhattan Sound event, the cello and piano concert by Ruth Aldred and Charlotte Watson, the organ recital by Gordon Stewart, a 40-player bridge evening, a family quiz and the craft fair.

We are grateful to everyone who arranged, assisted with or supported these events and we look forward to welcoming more visitors to future episodes in our fund-raising programme.

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